Tapeworm
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The tapeworm, also known as the solitary worm, is an intestinal parasite shaped like a ribbon that can lodge in a person's digestive system, generally after eating undercooked contaminated meat.
Common symptoms: Abdominal discomfort, changes in appetite, weight loss, or, at times, the presence of fragments of the parasite in the stool; in many cases the discomfort is mild or goes unnoticed for a while.
How it is acquired: Mainly by eating undercooked beef or pork that contains the parasite's larva, so proper cooking of food helps prevent it.
Who treats it? The gastroenterologist and its pediatric counterpart, along with the infectious disease specialist and the internist, evaluate this type of parasitic infection, while the general practitioner can provide guidance at the first contact. With persistent digestive discomfort or suspicion of parasites, it is worth seeing a professional for evaluation.
Data on 114 doctors who treat tapeworm
Which specialist treats tapeworm?
Tapeworm infection is evaluated by an internist or a general practitioner, who identify the infection and guide treatment. You can book these specialists if you notice digestive symptoms or parasite segments in your stool.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in tapeworm
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
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. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
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
Frequently asked questions
What is tapeworm?
The tapeworm, also known as the solitary worm, is an intestinal parasite shaped like a ribbon that can lodge in a person's digestive system, generally after eating undercooked contaminated meat.
Which doctor treats tapeworm?
Tapeworm infection is evaluated by an internist or a general practitioner, who identify the infection and guide treatment. You can book these specialists if you notice digestive symptoms or parasite segments in your stool.