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 100 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. 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. Miguel López Vázquez
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
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.