Hepatitis
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Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, a key organ in digestion and in cleansing the body. It can have different origins and can appear acutely or persist over time.
Common causes: viral infections, use of certain substances, immune system disorders, or accumulation of fat in the liver.
Common symptoms: fatigue, yellowing of the skin and eyes, abdominal discomfort, dark urine, and loss of appetite; in some cases it occurs without obvious symptoms.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist and the hepatologist evaluate liver function, and the infectious disease specialist takes part when the cause is infectious. When symptoms persist, an evaluation helps identify the cause.
Data on 3,446 doctors who treat hepatitis
Which specialist treats hepatitis?
Hepatitis should be evaluated by an internist or a gastroenterologist, who will confirm the type and severity with liver tests. An infectious disease specialist may be involved if the cause is viral, and in children, a pediatric gastroenterologist is the right choice. Find these specialists.
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Doctors specialized in hepatitis
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 hepatitis?
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, a key organ in digestion and in cleansing the body. It can have different origins and can appear acutely or persist over time.
Which doctor treats hepatitis?
Hepatitis should be evaluated by an internist or a gastroenterologist, who will confirm the type and severity with liver tests. An infectious disease specialist may be involved if the cause is viral, and in children, a pediatric gastroenterologist is the right choice. Find these specialists.