McArdle Disease
It is advisable to seek evaluation when a person experiences muscle pain, intense cramps, or marked fatigue with physical exertion that eases with rest; this pattern may point toward McArdle disease, an inherited disorder of glycogen metabolism in the muscles.
What it is: The body has difficulty using stored glycogen as a source of energy during exercise, which limits muscle performance.
Signs that are usually noticed:
- Early tiredness when starting an activity
- Muscle cramps or stiffness
- Dark-colored urine after intense exertion
Whom to consult? Because of its metabolic and inherited nature, it is usually addressed by endocrinology and genetics, with support from the internist for comprehensive follow-up. In the presence of these symptoms, the advisable course is for a professional to carry out a careful and personalized evaluation.
Specialties that treat mcardle disease
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in mcardle disease
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. J Rubén Ortiz Saldaña
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
Frequently asked questions
What is mcardle disease?
It is advisable to seek evaluation when a person experiences muscle pain, intense cramps, or marked fatigue with physical exertion that eases with rest; this pattern may point toward McArdle disease, an inherited disorder of glycogen metabolism in the muscles.
Which doctor treats mcardle disease?
McArdle Disease is usually treated by specialists in geneticist, internist, endocrinologist.