Whipple Disease
Whipple disease is an uncommon infection caused by a bacterium that mainly affects the small intestine, although it can involve other parts of the body such as the joints, the heart or the nervous system.
Common symptoms: diarrhea, weight loss, abdominal pain and joint pains that sometimes precede the digestive discomfort by years.
Common causes: it is due to a specific bacterium that interferes with nutrient absorption in the intestine.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist is the one who evaluates the intestinal involvement and the absorption problems associated with this condition. In the event of prolonged diarrhea accompanied by weight loss and joint discomfort, the recommended step is to seek medical care to study the origin.
Specialties that treat whipple disease
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in whipple disease
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Roberto Guerrero Crotte
Dr. Carlos Manuel Del Real Calzada
Dr. Raúl Maya
Dr. Ana Gabriela Mondragón Díaz
Dr. Fernando Enrique Tovar García
Dr. Sergio Gabriel Muñoz Martínez
Dr. Guido Grajales Figueroa
Dr. Edgar Zamayoa Cervantes
Dr. Oscar Omar López Padilla
Dr. Josué Germán Junco Enciso
Dr. Ana Merced Ruiz Zavala
Dr. Graciela Torres Mendoza
Dr. Cinthya Isabel Díaz Valencia
Dr. Armando Baqueiro Cendon
Dr. Roberto Arias Morales
Dr. Ambrosio Rafael Bernal Mendez
Dr. Rubens De la Vega Mireles
Dr. Ricardo Espinoza Acuña
Dr. Diana Selene Morgan Penagos
Frequently asked questions
What is whipple disease?
Whipple disease is an uncommon infection caused by a bacterium that mainly affects the small intestine, although it can involve other parts of the body such as the joints, the heart or the nervous system.
Which doctor treats whipple disease?
Whipple Disease is usually treated by specialists in gastroenterologist.