Hepatic Amebiasis
Hepatic amebiasis is a complication of amoebic infection in which the parasite reaches the liver and can form an abscess. It is related to the intake of contaminated water or food and usually requires a targeted workup to confirm it.
Common symptoms: fever, pain in the upper right part of the abdomen, general malaise, sweating, and, occasionally, a history of a previous episode of diarrhea.
When to see a doctor? With fever and persistent abdominal pain, especially if there were previous digestive episodes or travel to higher-risk areas.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist studies and monitors this condition; the general surgeon may intervene in certain cases and a general practitioner can guide the first contact. Because it can worsen if untreated, with these symptoms it is advisable to seek a professional evaluation as soon as possible.
Data on 81 doctors who treat hepatic amebiasis
Specialties that treat hepatic amebiasis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hepatic amebiasis
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Miguel Ángel González Rodríguez
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Alvaro Takane Kimura
Dr. Bernardo Rivas De Leon
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Joern Walter Fritz Kauffmann
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dr. Luz Maria Viveros Añorbe
Dra. Silvia Cuevas Ocampo
Dr. Velazquez Moises Gomez
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Frequently asked questions
What is hepatic amebiasis?
Hepatic amebiasis is a complication of amoebic infection in which the parasite reaches the liver and can form an abscess. It is related to the intake of contaminated water or food and usually requires a targeted workup to confirm it.
Which doctor treats hepatic amebiasis?
Hepatic Amebiasis is usually treated by specialists in audiologist, aesthetic and cosmetic surgeon, general surgeon, plastic surgeon, physiotherapist, gastroenterologist, geneticist, otolaryngologist, pediatrician, medical and surgical retina specialist, urologist, general surgeon.