Extraintestinal Amebiasis

Discussing a prolonged fever or persistent abdominal pain after an intestinal infection with a professional can help detect extraintestinal amebiasis. It is a complication in which the parasite that causes amebiasis spreads outside the intestine and affects other organs, such as the liver.

What it is: It arises when the ameba that usually affects the intestine reaches other tissues through the blood, forming lesions in distant organs.

Common symptoms: Fever, pain in the right side of the abdomen, general malaise, and, at times, symptoms depending on the affected organ.

Which specialist treats it? Its evaluation involves the gastroenterologist and, depending on the case, the general surgeon; in children the pediatrician is involved. In the face of symptoms that persist after an intestinal illness, it is advisable to seek evaluation.