Bacterial Liver Abscess
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In the face of persistent fever accompanied by pain in the upper right part of the abdomen, a timely medical evaluation is advisable, as it could be a bacterial liver abscess. It is a collection of pus within the liver caused by bacteria, which generally arises as a complication of another infection in the body.
Frequent symptoms: fever, chills, pain in the right side of the abdomen, general malaise, and sometimes nausea or loss of appetite.
Common causes: spread of infections from the bile ducts, the intestine, or other areas through the blood.
Which specialists treat it? The gastroenterologist and the general surgeon usually take charge of its study and management, with support from the internist. If you have fever with abdominal pain that does not subside, going for a medical review promptly helps identify the cause in time.
Data on 906 doctors who treat bacterial liver abscess
Which specialist treats bacterial liver abscess?
A bacterial liver abscess is mainly treated by a general surgeon, together with a gastroenterologist for digestive management and an oncologist when there's a relevant medical history; a general practitioner can start the initial assessment. If you have fever, right-sided abdominal pain, and general malaise, seek medical attention soon.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in bacterial liver abscess
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Frequently asked questions
What is bacterial liver abscess?
In the face of persistent fever accompanied by pain in the upper right part of the abdomen, a timely medical evaluation is advisable, as it could be a bacterial liver abscess. It is a collection of pus within the liver caused by bacteria, which generally arises as a complication of another infection...
Which doctor treats bacterial liver abscess?
A bacterial liver abscess is mainly treated by a general surgeon, together with a gastroenterologist for digestive management and an oncologist when there's a relevant medical history; a general practitioner can start the initial assessment. If you have fever, right-sided abdominal pain, and general malaise, seek medical attention soon.