Hepatitis B
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Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by a virus that can be transmitted through blood and other body fluids. It can appear acutely and resolve, or become chronic and require follow-up over time.
Common symptoms: In many cases it causes no discomfort; when symptoms appear, they may include fatigue, yellowing of the skin and eyes, dark urine, nausea, and abdominal pain.
When to see a doctor? It is prudent to seek an evaluation when these symptoms appear, after a possible exposure, or if a test detects liver abnormalities.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist and the infectious disease specialist are the professionals who usually evaluate and follow up on hepatitis B, with support from internal medicine. When there is any suspicion, consulting a specialist promptly allows for adequate management of the condition.
Data on 4,557 doctors who treat hepatitis b
Which specialist treats hepatitis b?
Hepatitis B should be evaluated by an internist or infectious disease specialist. A gastroenterologist can monitor liver health, and an OB/GYN can provide guidance during pregnancy if needed. Find these specialists.
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Doctors specialized in hepatitis b
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Frequently asked questions
What is hepatitis b?
Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by a virus that can be transmitted through blood and other body fluids. It can appear acutely and resolve, or become chronic and require follow-up over time.
Which doctor treats hepatitis b?
Hepatitis B should be evaluated by an internist or infectious disease specialist. A gastroenterologist can monitor liver health, and an OB/GYN can provide guidance during pregnancy if needed. Find these specialists.