Beta-Galactosidase Deficiency
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Beta-galactosidase deficiency is a hereditary disorder in which an enzyme responsible for breaking down certain substances in the body is missing or functions poorly, which causes their progressive accumulation.
Manifestations: Depending on the form and age of onset, it can be associated with growth problems, skeletal, neurological or digestive alterations, with very variable degrees of involvement among people.
Origin: It is a metabolic condition of genetic basis that affects the way the body processes certain compounds, so its study requires specialized analyses.
Which specialist evaluates it? The general practitioner can guide an initial evaluation, the internist evaluates adults and the gastroenterologist participates when there is digestive involvement. Faced with persistent symptoms without a clear explanation, a medical evaluation allows the origin to be studied with the detail that each case needs.
Data on 40 doctors who treat beta-galactosidase deficiency
Which specialist treats beta-galactosidase deficiency?
Beta-galactosidase deficiency, an inherited metabolic disorder, can initially be addressed by a general practitioner, who will determine whether further evaluation is needed. Consult this specialist if you suspect this disorder.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in beta-galactosidase deficiency
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Miguel López Vázquez
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Frequently asked questions
What is beta-galactosidase deficiency?
Beta-galactosidase deficiency is a hereditary disorder in which an enzyme responsible for breaking down certain substances in the body is missing or functions poorly, which causes their progressive accumulation.
Which doctor treats beta-galactosidase deficiency?
Beta-galactosidase deficiency, an inherited metabolic disorder, can initially be addressed by a general practitioner, who will determine whether further evaluation is needed. Consult this specialist if you suspect this disorder.