Bacterial Diarrhea
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When intense diarrhea does not let up, it helps to understand bacterial diarrhea: an infection of the digestive tract caused by bacteria, which usually produces frequent liquid stools. It is often related to contaminated food or water.
Common symptoms:
- Liquid, heavy stools
- Cramps or abdominal pain
- Sometimes fever, nausea, or the presence of mucus
Why pay attention to it? Because fluid loss can lead to dehydration, especially in children and older adults; monitoring hydration is key.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist and the infectious disease specialist focus on digestive infections, while in childhood the pediatrician or the pediatric infectious disease specialist provide specific care. If the diarrhea is intense, prolonged, or there are signs of dehydration, seeking timely medical attention is the best recommendation.
Data on 792 doctors who treat bacterial diarrhea
Which specialist treats bacterial diarrhea?
Bacterial diarrhea should be evaluated by an infectious disease specialist, a pediatrician, or a gastroenterologist, and a pediatric gastroenterologist can treat it in children; a dermatologist or a vascular specialist may be involved if there are associated complications. You can book with the right specialist if you have diarrhea with fever, blood, or mucus. The evaluation helps identify the causative organism.
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Doctors specialized in bacterial diarrhea
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Frequently asked questions
What is bacterial diarrhea?
When intense diarrhea does not let up, it helps to understand bacterial diarrhea: an infection of the digestive tract caused by bacteria, which usually produces frequent liquid stools. It is often related to contaminated food or water.
Which doctor treats bacterial diarrhea?
Bacterial diarrhea should be evaluated by an infectious disease specialist, a pediatrician, or a gastroenterologist, and a pediatric gastroenterologist can treat it in children; a dermatologist or a vascular specialist may be involved if there are associated complications. You can book with the right specialist if you have diarrhea with fever, blood, or mucus. The evaluation helps identify the causative organism.