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Heces flotantes - Treatment

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Heces que flotan

Cuidados en el hogar:

Las heces flotantes solas no son indicio de ninguna enfermedad o problema y no requieren cuidados en el hogar. Si un cambio en la dieta ha causado problemas, trate de encontrar y eliminar el alimento o alimentos dañinos.

Se debe llamar al médico si:

Es importante consultar con el médico acerca de un cambio en las características de las heces si éste continúa por más de un par de semanas. Si estos cambios están acompañados de sangre, fiebre o vértigo, consulte con el médico inmediatamente.

Lo que se puede esperar en el consultorio médico:

Normalmente, el médico elabora la historia clínica de la persona y de la enfermedad y realiza un examen físico.

Es posible que se soliciten muestras de materia fecal y exámenes de sangre, aunque en la mayoría de los casos estos exámenes no serán necesarios.

A usted le pueden hacer las siguientes preguntas de la historia clínica:

  • ¿Cuándo notó las heces flotantes por primera vez?
  • ¿Sucede todo el tiempo o de vez en cuando?
  • ¿Cuál ha sido la dieta básica?
  • ¿Cambian las heces con un cambio en la dieta?
  • ¿Tiene otros síntomas?
  • ¿Son fétidas las heces?
  • ¿Tienen un color anormal (en especial, si son heces pálidas o de color arcilla)?

El tratamiento depende del diagnóstico específico. Siga estrictamente las instrucciones del médico, incluyendo las recomendaciones en la alimentación.

  • Reviewed last on: 4/12/2010
  • Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; and George F. Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, San Diego, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Bailey J. FPIN's Clinical Inquiries: Effective management of flatulence. Am Fam Physician. 2009;79:1098-1100.

Ohge H, Levitt MD. Intestinal gas. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ, eds. Sleisenger & Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2006: chap 10.

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