Intestinal Amebiasis
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Intestinal amebiasis is an infection of the intestine caused by a parasite that is usually transmitted through contaminated water or food. It affects the colon and can range from mild forms to cases with marked digestive discomfort.
Common symptoms: Diarrhea, sometimes with mucus or blood, cramping abdominal pain, a sensation of incomplete evacuation, and general malaise.
When to see a doctor? If the diarrhea persists, there is blood in the stools, fever, or signs of dehydration, especially in children, an evaluation is advisable.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist and, in childhood, the pediatric gastroenterologist together with the pediatrician, evaluate this type of digestive infection. If you have these symptoms, it is advisable to have a professional review your case and guide the follow-up.
Data on 107 doctors who treat intestinal amebiasis
Which specialist treats intestinal amebiasis?
Intestinal amebiasis is evaluated by a gastroenterologist, a specialist in the digestive system, who confirms the diagnosis and follows up on treatment. See this specialist if you have persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain, or blood in the stool.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in intestinal amebiasis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
Dr. Naomi Bouchain Barajas
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Brenda Eliosa Fernández
Dr. Rosa Elena Caballero Landinez
Dr. Fania García
Dr. Edgar Varela Santoyo
Frequently asked questions
What is intestinal amebiasis?
Intestinal amebiasis is an infection of the intestine caused by a parasite that is usually transmitted through contaminated water or food. It affects the colon and can range from mild forms to cases with marked digestive discomfort.
Which doctor treats intestinal amebiasis?
Intestinal amebiasis is evaluated by a gastroenterologist, a specialist in the digestive system, who confirms the diagnosis and follows up on treatment. See this specialist if you have persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain, or blood in the stool.