Malignant Hyperthermia
Malignant hyperpyrexia, also known as malignant hyperthermia, is a rare reaction of the body, hereditary in nature, that causes a very marked rise in body temperature and muscle rigidity, generally triggered by certain agents used in anesthesia.
Common causes: It has a genetic component and usually manifests when a susceptible person is exposed to certain drugs during a surgical procedure.
Common symptoms: It is characterized by a rapid rise in temperature, muscle rigidity, accelerated heartbeat, and metabolic disturbances that require immediate care.
Which specialist to see? The internist takes part in the evaluation and follow-up, especially when there is a family history. If this reaction has occurred in your family during surgery, informing the medical team before any procedure is essential.
Specialties that treat malignant hyperthermia
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in malignant hyperthermia
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Jose Juan Sanchez Chamorro
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dra. María Elena Hernández Bribiesca
Dr. Lucero Salgado Ambrosio
Dr. Diego Armando Luna Lerma
Dr. Luis Miguel Torres Orozco
Dr. Lauro Quintanilla González
Dr. Juan Carlos Anda Garay
Dr. Gabriel Augusto Fuentes Esparza
Dr. José A. Pruneda Padilla
Dr. Francisco Marcial González
Dr. Mauricio Saenz Santiago
Dra. Daniela Saavedra Becerril
Dr. Diaz Barriga Carlos Arias
Frequently asked questions
What is malignant hyperthermia?
Malignant hyperpyrexia, also known as malignant hyperthermia, is a rare reaction of the body, hereditary in nature, that causes a very marked rise in body temperature and muscle rigidity, generally triggered by certain agents used in anesthesia.
Which doctor treats malignant hyperthermia?
Malignant Hyperthermia is usually treated by specialists in internist.