Helminthiasis
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When the presence of parasites in the digestive tract is suspected, we speak of helminthiasis, a group of infections caused by worms or helminths that can lodge in the intestine or other organs. It is more common in areas with limited sanitation.
How it presents: It may run without obvious symptoms or cause digestive discomfort, abdominal pain, changes in appetite, or tiredness.
How it is acquired: Contact with contaminated water, soil, or food, as well as poor hygiene, favor transmission.
Which specialists treat it?: Its evaluation falls to the gastroenterologist, the infectious disease specialist, the pediatrician in the case of children, or the general practitioner. In the face of persistent digestive discomfort or suspected parasites, the prudent thing is for a professional to order the appropriate tests.
Data on 177 doctors who treat helminthiasis
Which specialist treats helminthiasis?
Helminthiasis (intestinal parasite infection) should be treated by a general practitioner, who will provide initial treatment. In children, a pediatrician is the right choice, and a gastroenterologist can evaluate if digestive symptoms persist. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in helminthiasis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
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. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is helminthiasis?
When the presence of parasites in the digestive tract is suspected, we speak of helminthiasis, a group of infections caused by worms or helminths that can lodge in the intestine or other organs. It is more common in areas with limited sanitation.
Which doctor treats helminthiasis?
Helminthiasis (intestinal parasite infection) should be treated by a general practitioner, who will provide initial treatment. In children, a pediatrician is the right choice, and a gastroenterologist can evaluate if digestive symptoms persist. Find these specialists.