Alstrom Syndrome
Alstrom syndrome is a rare inherited disease that affects several organs and senses at the same time, combining abnormalities of vision, hearing and metabolic aspects of the body.
Manifestations that may appear: progressive problems with sight and hearing, a tendency to weight gain, abnormalities in blood sugar handling and, in some cases, involvement of the heart or kidney.
Origin: it is due to a genetic alteration that is inherited and that compromises different body functions from an early age.
Which specialist studies it? because of its metabolic nature, the endocrinologist together with the pediatrician usually coordinates the evaluation, drawing on other areas according to the organs affected. The most advisable step is for the evaluation to be carried out by a professional who integrates the full set of symptoms.
Specialties that treat alstrom syndrome
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in alstrom syndrome
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dr. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dr. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
Dr. Victor Tapia Alfaro
Dr. Julio Fraire Calleros
Dr. Gabriela Juárez Domínguez
Dr. Maria Eugenia Chang Gonzalez
Dr. Edgar Sanchez-Uribe
Frequently asked questions
What is alstrom syndrome?
Alstrom syndrome is a rare inherited disease that affects several organs and senses at the same time, combining abnormalities of vision, hearing and metabolic aspects of the body.
Which doctor treats alstrom syndrome?
Alstrom Syndrome is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician, endocrinologist.