X-Linked HypophosphatemiaSymptoms, Doctors, Treatments, Advances & More
Learn About X-Linked Hypophosphatemia
- X-linked hypophosphatemia
- HPDR
- Hypophophatemia, X-linked
- Hypophophatemic vitamin D-resistant rickets
- Hypophosphatemic rickets, X-linked dominant
- Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets, X-linked
- X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets
- XLH
Indiana University Health University Hospital
Michael Econs is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Econs is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Hypophosphatemia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteosclerosis Autosomal Dominant, Osteopetrosis, X-Linked Hypophosphatemia, and Hypophosphatemia.
Duke Endocrinology Clinic - Clinic 1A
Thomas Weber is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 37 years. Dr. Weber is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Hypophosphatemia. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypophosphatemia, Rickets, X-Linked Hypophosphatemia, Malnutrition, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Weber is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Meta.
IU Health Physicians Endocrinology Metabolism & Diabetes (University BLVD)
Erik Imel is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Imel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Hypophosphatemia. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Hypophosphatemia, Malnutrition, Osteomalacia, Albright's Hereditary Osteodystrophy, and Parathyroidectomy.
Summary: Determine the association between duration and dose of chronic conventional therapy with Pi and renal (nephrocalcinosis/nephrolithiasis), vascular (endothelial function), and cardiovascular function (echo- cardiography) in patients with hereditary hypophosphatemic rickets with hypercalciuria (HHRH) and patients with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH).
Summary: X-linked hypophosphataemia (XLH) is a rare, hereditary condition. The genetic defect leads to low blood phosphate levels and vitamin D suppression. Phosphate is required for strong bones and teeth and to store energy in cells. Low phosphate leads to soft bones (rickets). Patients experience bowed legs, short stature, bone pain and dental pain. Prior to Burosumab, conventional treatment of XLH prev...
Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center