Amebic Dysentery
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It is a good idea to seek attention when persistent diarrhea with blood or mucus, intense abdominal pain, and fever appear, since they may correspond to amebic dysentery. This is an intestinal infection caused by a parasite that mainly affects the large intestine.
How it is acquired: it is usually transmitted by consuming contaminated water or food, so hygiene in their preparation plays an important role.
Warning signs: frequent stools, abdominal cramps, weakness and, in some cases, dehydration that requires prompt evaluation.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist and, in acute or severe cases, the emergency physician are the ones who assess these symptoms. In the face of prolonged or bloody diarrhea, the most prudent course is to seek medical evaluation without delay.
Data on 54 doctors who treat amebic dysentery
Which specialist treats amebic dysentery?
Amoebic dysentery should be evaluated by an emergency medicine physician if symptoms are severe, or by a gastroenterologist for follow-up care. You can book with the right specialist if you have diarrhea with blood and mucus, along with abdominal pain. Prompt care prevents complications.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in amebic dysentery
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
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. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Frequently asked questions
What is amebic dysentery?
It is a good idea to seek attention when persistent diarrhea with blood or mucus, intense abdominal pain, and fever appear, since they may correspond to amebic dysentery. This is an intestinal infection caused by a parasite that mainly affects the large intestine.
Which doctor treats amebic dysentery?
Amoebic dysentery should be evaluated by an emergency medicine physician if symptoms are severe, or by a gastroenterologist for follow-up care. You can book with the right specialist if you have diarrhea with blood and mucus, along with abdominal pain. Prompt care prevents complications.