Bacterial Diarrhea
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When intense diarrhea does not let up, it helps to understand bacterial diarrhea: an infection of the digestive tract caused by bacteria, which usually produces frequent liquid stools. It is often related to contaminated food or water.
Common symptoms:
- Liquid, heavy stools
- Cramps or abdominal pain
- Sometimes fever, nausea, or the presence of mucus
Why pay attention to it? Because fluid loss can lead to dehydration, especially in children and older adults; monitoring hydration is key.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist and the infectious disease specialist focus on digestive infections, while in childhood the pediatrician or the pediatric infectious disease specialist provide specific care. If the diarrhea is intense, prolonged, or there are signs of dehydration, seeking timely medical attention is the best recommendation.
Data on 730 doctors who treat bacterial diarrhea
Which specialist treats bacterial diarrhea?
Bacterial diarrhea should be evaluated by an infectious disease specialist, a pediatrician, or a gastroenterologist, and a pediatric gastroenterologist can treat it in children; a dermatologist or a vascular specialist may be involved if there are associated complications. You can book with the right specialist if you have diarrhea with fever, blood, or mucus. The evaluation helps identify the causative organism.
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Doctors specialized in bacterial diarrhea
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Karla Gonzalez Segovia
Dr. Julieta Márquez Villegas
Dr. Rosa Isela Fraga Rodríguez
Dr. Julieta Cruz Ruiz
Dr. Velia Edila Uresti Alvarado
Dr. Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther
Dr. Carlos Antonio Díaz Torres
Dr. Jose Alfonso Lugo Iniguez
Dr. José de Jesús Zermeño Nava
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Armando Villalobos Ruíz
Dr. Raul Humberto Perales Recio
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Gerardo González Cantú
Dr. Laura Evangelina Ortiz Martinez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Frequently asked questions
What is bacterial diarrhea?
When intense diarrhea does not let up, it helps to understand bacterial diarrhea: an infection of the digestive tract caused by bacteria, which usually produces frequent liquid stools. It is often related to contaminated food or water.
Which doctor treats bacterial diarrhea?
Bacterial diarrhea should be evaluated by an infectious disease specialist, a pediatrician, or a gastroenterologist, and a pediatric gastroenterologist can treat it in children; a dermatologist or a vascular specialist may be involved if there are associated complications. You can book with the right specialist if you have diarrhea with fever, blood, or mucus. The evaluation helps identify the causative organism.