Intestinal Amebiasis
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Intestinal amebiasis is an infection of the intestine caused by a parasite that is usually transmitted through contaminated water or food. It affects the colon and can range from mild forms to cases with marked digestive discomfort.
Common symptoms: Diarrhea, sometimes with mucus or blood, cramping abdominal pain, a sensation of incomplete evacuation, and general malaise.
When to see a doctor? If the diarrhea persists, there is blood in the stools, fever, or signs of dehydration, especially in children, an evaluation is advisable.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist and, in childhood, the pediatric gastroenterologist together with the pediatrician, evaluate this type of digestive infection. If you have these symptoms, it is advisable to have a professional review your case and guide the follow-up.
Data on 97 doctors who treat intestinal amebiasis
Which specialist treats intestinal amebiasis?
Intestinal amebiasis is evaluated by a gastroenterologist, a specialist in the digestive system, who confirms the diagnosis and follows up on treatment. See this specialist if you have persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain, or blood in the stool.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in intestinal amebiasis
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Dr. Pedro Mario Gonzalez Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is intestinal amebiasis?
Intestinal amebiasis is an infection of the intestine caused by a parasite that is usually transmitted through contaminated water or food. It affects the colon and can range from mild forms to cases with marked digestive discomfort.
Which doctor treats intestinal amebiasis?
Intestinal amebiasis is evaluated by a gastroenterologist, a specialist in the digestive system, who confirms the diagnosis and follows up on treatment. See this specialist if you have persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain, or blood in the stool.