Strongyloidiasis
It's worth knowing about strongyloidiasis if you have had digestive discomfort after being in warm, humid areas: it is an infection caused by the worm Strongyloides, which enters through the skin and lodges in the small intestine.
Common symptoms: It may run without discomfort or cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, burning and, at times, skin rashes or cough. In people with weakened defenses the illness can worsen.
When to seek care? A consultation is advisable in the event of persistent digestive symptoms, especially with a history of walking barefoot on contaminated moist soil.
Which specialist studies it? The gastroenterologist assesses prolonged intestinal discomfort and guides the workup to identify the parasite. If the discomfort does not resolve, it's worth seeking that evaluation.
Specialties that treat strongyloidiasis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in strongyloidiasis
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 strongyloidiasis?
It's worth knowing about strongyloidiasis if you have had digestive discomfort after being in warm, humid areas: it is an infection caused by the worm Strongyloides, which enters through the skin and lodges in the small intestine.
Which doctor treats strongyloidiasis?
Strongyloidiasis is usually treated by specialists in gastroenterologist.