Alport Syndrome treatment in Mexico City

Alport syndrome is a condition of genetic origin that mainly affects the kidneys and, frequently, also hearing and vision. It is caused by alterations in a protein that is part of the kidney's filtering structure.

Frequent manifestations:

• Presence of blood in the urine
• Progressive decrease in hearing
• Visual disturbances in some cases

When to seek care? A family history of kidney disease or the presence of blood in the urine warrants a careful evaluation.

Which specialist treats it? The nephrologist —and in children the pediatric nephrologist— studies kidney function and guides long-term follow-up. If there is a family history or persistent urinary signs, discussing them with a professional makes it possible to organize the appropriate tests and monitoring for each stage.