Mushroom Poisoning
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Mushroom poisoning usually requires prompt medical care, since some wild mushrooms contain toxic substances that can seriously affect the body. That is why, when there is suspicion of having eaten an unsafe mushroom, it is important to act without delay.
Common symptoms: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and, depending on the type of mushroom, more generalized illness hours after eating it.
When to see a doctor? If discomfort appears after eating mushrooms of unknown origin, it is a good idea to seek emergency care immediately.
Which specialist treats it? In the acute moment, the emergency department and the general practitioner or internist are involved; in children, the pediatrician. With any doubt about a mushroom that has been eaten, the safest course is to seek care without waiting for the symptoms to progress.
Data on 115 doctors who treat mushroom poisoning
Which specialist treats mushroom poisoning?
If you have symptoms of mushroom poisoning, it's best to see a general practitioner. Depending on your specific case, a pediatrician or an emergency medicine physician may also be involved in your care. You can find and book an appointment with these specialists near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in mushroom poisoning
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
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. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Frequently asked questions
What is mushroom poisoning?
Mushroom poisoning usually requires prompt medical care, since some wild mushrooms contain toxic substances that can seriously affect the body. That is why, when there is suspicion of having eaten an unsafe mushroom, it is important to act without delay.
Which doctor treats mushroom poisoning?
If you have symptoms of mushroom poisoning, it's best to see a general practitioner. Depending on your specific case, a pediatrician or an emergency medicine physician may also be involved in your care. You can find and book an appointment with these specialists near you.