DocSym
β
Searchsearch
Search
(B57.3) Chagas disease (chronic) with digestive system involvement
More details coming soon
1 345 deaths with diagnosis chagas disease (chronic) with digestive system involvement
Infinity% mortality rate associated with the disease chagas disease (chronic) with digestive system involvement
Diagnosis chagas disease (chronic) with digestive system involvement is diagnosed Prevalent in Women Only
0
Men receive the diagnosis chagas disease (chronic) with digestive system involvement
0 (No mortality)Died from this diagnosis.
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
0
Women receive the diagnosis chagas disease (chronic) with digestive system involvement
1 345 (Infinity %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease chagas disease (chronic) with digestive system involvement - Men and Women aged 0
No Cases of the Disease Chagas disease (chronic) with digestive system involvement identified in Men
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-95+
No Cases of the Disease Chagas disease (chronic) with digestive system involvement identified in Men
Disease Features chagas disease (chronic) with digestive system involvement
Absence or low individual and public risk
Chagas disease (chronic) with digestive system involvement - what does this mean
Chagas disease (chronic) with digestive system involvement occurs when the parasite trypanosoma cruzi is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected insect. the parasite then enters the bloodstream and can cause inflammation of the digestive system, leading to long-term digestive complications such as difficulty swallowing, abdominal pain, and chronic diarrhea.
What happens during the disease - chagas disease (chronic) with digestive system involvement
Chagas disease is a parasitic infection caused by the protozoan trypanosoma cruzi. it is typically spread by the bite of an infected triatomine bug, but can also be spread through blood transfusions, organ transplants, and congenitally from mother to child. the initial acute phase is often asymptomatic, but can cause fever, fatigue, and rash. if left untreated, the infection can enter the chronic phase, which can cause digestive system involvement including megaesophagus, megacolon, and achalasia. in the chronic phase, the parasite can cause inflammation and damage to the digestive system, leading to difficulty in swallowing, abdominal pain, and constipation.
Clinical Pattern
A patient with Chagas disease (chronic) with digestive system involvement may present with a wide range of gastrointestinal symptoms including abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and diarrhea. Chronic infection can lead to enlargement of the esophagus or colon, and can cause difficulty in swallowing, constipation, and anemia. In some cases, the infection can spread to the central nervous system and cause neurological symptoms such as confusion, fatigue, and memory loss.
How does a doctor diagnose
More details coming soon
Treatment and Medical Assistance
More details coming soon
No Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Chagas disease (chronic) with digestive system involvement - Prevention
The best way to prevent chagas disease with digestive system involvement is to avoid contact with the triatomine bug, which carries the disease. this can be done by using insect repellent, wearing long-sleeved clothing, and using bed nets when sleeping outdoors. additionally, it is important to keep homes and other living spaces clean and free of debris, as this is where the triatomine bug often hides. if bitten, seek medical attention immediately.