Whipple Disease
Intestinal lipodystrophy, also known as Whipple disease, is an uncommon condition caused by a bacterial infection that affects mainly the small intestine and hinders the absorption of nutrients.
Common symptoms: Diarrhea, weight loss, abdominal pain, and joint pain usually occur; over time other complaints may appear due to poor absorption of food.
When to seek care? The combination of prolonged diarrhea, weight loss, and joint pain with no clear explanation warrants a careful evaluation.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist is the professional who studies the digestive system and intestinal absorption. If you have digestive symptoms that persist over time, the advisable thing is to discuss them with a doctor to guide the workup.
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?
Intestinal lipodystrophy, also known as Whipple disease, is an uncommon condition caused by a bacterial infection that affects mainly the small intestine and hinders the absorption of nutrients.
Which doctor treats whipple disease?
Whipple Disease is usually treated by specialists in gastroenterologist.