Diarrhea
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Diarrhea in Mexico
Diarrhea is defined as passing loose or liquid stools three or more times a day. It can be acute, persistent, or chronic, and its causes include bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections, food intolerances, and gastrointestinal disorders. In Mexico, diarrheal illnesses remain a significant reason for medical visits, especially among children and in regions with limited access to safe drinking water.
Specialists who treat diarrhea
At El Doctor we have 4,007 registered physicians who treat this condition. The specialties with the greatest presence are: General Practitioner (2,058), Pediatrician (1,328), Gastroenterologist (247), Internist (215), and Obesity and Weight Loss Specialist (28). The average consultation cost is approximately $715 MXN.
Cities with the greatest coverage
The cities with the most available specialists are Mexico City (796), Chihuahua (528), Aguascalientes (344), Cancun (296), and Acapulco (205).
Acute diarrhea usually resolves within a few days, but it is essential to maintain adequate hydration. If symptoms persist for more than three days, are accompanied by high fever, or there is blood in the stools, seeking immediate medical attention is recommended.
Source: El Doctor database (eldoctor.com.mx), March 2026. This information is for guidance only and does not replace professional medical consultation.
Data on 24,543 doctors who treat diarrhea
Which specialist treats diarrhea?
Diarrhea should be evaluated by a general practitioner, a pediatrician in children, or a gastroenterologist if it's persistent; an internal medicine physician, a weight and nutrition specialist, or a neonatologist may also be involved depending on the case. You can book with the right specialist if you have frequent loose stools. Staying hydrated and getting timely evaluation are important.
Related symptoms
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in diarrhea
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Karla Gonzalez Segovia
Dr. Julieta Márquez Villegas
Dr. Rafael Reynaga Martinez
Dr. Rosa Isela Fraga Rodríguez
Dr. Julieta Cruz Ruiz
Dr. Carlos Lozano Márquez
Dr. Velia Edila Uresti Alvarado
Dr. Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther
Dr. Armando Alvarez Martínez
Dr. Carlos Antonio Díaz Torres
Dr. Jose Alfonso Lugo Iniguez
Dr. José de Jesús Zermeño Nava
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Javier Baldizon Recio
Dr. Armando Villalobos Ruíz
Dr. Raul Humberto Perales Recio
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Frequently asked questions
What is diarrhea?
Diarrhea in Mexico
Which doctor treats diarrhea?
Diarrhea should be evaluated by a general practitioner, a pediatrician in children, or a gastroenterologist if it's persistent; an internal medicine physician, a weight and nutrition specialist, or a neonatologist may also be involved depending on the case. You can book with the right specialist if you have frequent loose stools. Staying hydrated and getting timely evaluation are important.