Amebiasis Treatment in India
About Amebiasis
Key Highlights
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Effective eradication of the Entamoeba histolytica parasite with targeted medication.Prevention of serious complications like amebic dysentery, liver abscess, or intestinal perforation.Relief from debilitating symptoms such as abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and fatigue.Treatment is typically outpatient with oral medications, minimizing hospital stay.Follow-up ensures complete clearance of the infection and prevents recurrence.
Who is this surgery for?
- Persistent diarrhea, often with blood or mucus (amebic dysentery).
- Abdominal pain, cramping, and tenderness.
- Fever and unexplained weight loss associated with gastrointestinal symptoms.
- Evidence of amebic liver abscess (e.g., right upper quadrant pain, fever).
- Positive stool test for Entamoeba histolytica antigens or cysts/trophozoites.
- Positive serological blood tests suggesting invasive amebiasis.
- Findings suggestive of amebic colitis on colonoscopy or imaging.
How to prepare
- Accurate diagnosis via stool antigen tests, PCR, or serology to confirm E. histolytica infection.
- Disclosure of all current medications, allergies, and medical history to the gastroenterologist.
- For severe cases requiring hospitalization, fasting may be instructed prior to any procedure.
- If a colonoscopy is needed for diagnosis, standard bowel preparation will be required.
- Imaging studies like an ultrasound or CT scan may be ordered to check for liver involvement.
Risks & possible complications
- Medication side effects (e.g., nausea, metallic taste with metronidazole).
- Rare allergic reactions to antiparasitic drugs.
- Incomplete treatment leading to chronic infection or relapse.
- Complications from invasive disease: intestinal perforation, peritonitis, or severe hemorrhage.
- Spread of infection causing amebic liver abscess, which may rupture.
- Rarely, spread to other organs like the brain or lungs.
- Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance from persistent diarrhea.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Complete the full course of prescribed antibiotics exactly as directed.
- Maintain good hydration and a bland, easy-to-digest diet initially.
- Follow-up stool tests are often recommended to confirm parasite eradication.
- Avoid alcohol during and for at least 48 hours after taking metronidazole.
- Monitor for symptom resolution; report persistent fever, pain, or bloody stools immediately.
- Practice strict hand hygiene and proper sanitation to prevent reinfection or spread to others.
- Most patients feel significantly better within a few days to a week of starting treatment.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
1-4 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering amebiasis in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for amebiasis in India include Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, KMC Hospital Mangalore, Manipal Hospital Baner, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform amebiasis. MediFyr helps you compare gastroenterologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for amebiasis compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Amebiasis in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated gastroenterology teams and experience managing patients undergoing amebiasis.
vijayawada, India
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Reyansh Johnson, a 28-year-old software engineer...
Reyansh Johnson, a 28-year-old software engineer who recently moved to a new city, began experiencing severe abdominal cramping, watery diarrhea, and fatigue two weeks after returning from a backpacking trip in Southeast Asia. Initially dismissing it as traveler's diarrhea, his symptoms persisted and worsened, with the appearance of blood in his stool. Concerned, he visited a gastroenterologist. After a detailed history, the doctor suspected amebiasis and recommended a stool antigen test and a colonoscopy to confirm the diagnosis and assess for invasive disease. The colonoscopy revealed characteristic flask-shaped ulcers in his colon, confirming intestinal amebiasis. Reyansh was prescribed a course of metronidazole followed by paromomycin. The treatment was challenging, with nausea and a metallic taste, but he adhered to it strictly. Within a week, his symptoms significantly improved. A follow-up stool test confirmed eradication of the parasite. Emotionally, Reyansh went from anxiety and embarrassment about his symptoms to immense relief and a newfound commitment to food and water safety while traveling.
Gastroenterologists for Amebiasis
Explore experienced gastroenterologists who regularly perform amebiasis and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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- 11 Years Experience
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- 11 Years Experience
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Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Hyderabad
- 8 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 18 Years Experience
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- 21 Years Experience
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- 15 Years Experience
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- 10 Years Experience
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