Wieacker Wolff Syndrome Overview

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What is the definition of Wieacker Wolff Syndrome?
Wieacker Wolff syndrome is a rare X-linked recessive genetic disorder of the joints, muscles, and intellect that mainly occurs in males.
What are the symptoms of Wieacker Wolff Syndrome?
Symptoms of Wieacker Wolff syndrome include progressive muscle degeneration, joint deformities of the feet (contractures), inability to move some muscles in the eyes, face, and tongue, and mild intellectual disability. Muscle weakness may cause respiratory distress. Some individuals may also have curvature of the spine (scoliosis), spasticity, or seizures.
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What are the current treatments for Wieacker Wolff Syndrome?
Treatment for Wieacker Wolff syndrome focuses on alleviating the symptoms and supportive care and may include speech therapy, physical therapy, and surgery.
Who are the top Wieacker Wolff Syndrome Local Doctors?
Experienced in Wieacker Wolff Syndrome
Dr. Consuelo M. Alvarez
Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
Experienced in Wieacker Wolff Syndrome
Dr. Consuelo M. Alvarez
Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
138 Webster Street, 
Manchester, NH 
 (94.7 mi)
603-663-7030
Languages Spoken:
English
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Consuelo Alvarez is a Geriatrics specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Manchester, New Hampshire. Dr. Alvarez and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wieacker Wolff Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Rickets, Osteomalacia, High Cholesterol, and Hypothyroidism.

Advanced in Wieacker Wolff Syndrome
Dr. Philip V. Savia
Neurology
Advanced in Wieacker Wolff Syndrome
Dr. Philip V. Savia
Neurology

Foundation Medical Partners Inc

8 Prospect St, 
Nashua, NH 
 (112.0 mi)
603-577-2045
Languages Spoken:
English
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Philip Savia is a Neurologist in Nashua, New Hampshire. Dr. Savia and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wieacker Wolff Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Dr. Savia is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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