Hereditary Myopathy
Hereditary myopathy is a group of diseases of genetic origin that affect the muscles, causing weakness and difficulties with movement that are usually present from an early age or appear progressively.
Common symptoms: muscle weakness, fatigue with exertion, difficulty climbing stairs, running, or lifting objects, and in some cases cramps or changes in muscle tone.
Context: because it has a familial component, it can appear in several members of the same family, and its course varies according to the type.
Which specialist treats it? The support of the physical therapist and the sports medicine physician can help manage strength and mobility in this type of myopathy. If muscle weakness is persistent or there is a family history, a professional evaluation helps guide the follow-up.
Data on 22 doctors who treat hereditary myopathy
Specialties that treat hereditary myopathy
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hereditary myopathy
Dr. Joern Walter Fritz Kauffmann
Dr. Marco Antonio Aviña González
Dr. Jose Luis Pinal Saenz
Dra. Angelina Gutierrez Ochoa
Dra. Andrea Martínez Ordinola
Dra. María Alejandra Gabilondo García
Dr. Yunuen Alanís Villanueva
Dra. Liliana Peralta Pérez
Dr. Sarimar Mazón Figueroa
Dra. Gabriela Torres
Dra. Daniela Flores Díaz
Dra. Fabiola Valencia
Dra. Fernanda Luna Ramirez
Dra. Vanesa Carreto
Dr. Daniel Edman Harris Howard
Dr. Elizabeth Pozos Alvarado
Dr. Nancy Recio Alvarez
Dr. Moisés Cruz Sepúlveda
Dr. Eduardo Antonio Núñez González
Dr. Itzel Daniela Cortez Hernández
Frequently asked questions
What is hereditary myopathy?
Hereditary myopathy is a group of diseases of genetic origin that affect the muscles, causing weakness and difficulties with movement that are usually present from an early age or appear progressively.
Which doctor treats hereditary myopathy?
Hereditary Myopathy is usually treated by specialists in physiotherapist, sports medicine physician.