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At my last check up, i forgot to tell the doctor about chagas disease. is that ok?
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Call her/him: Chagas disease can cause heart abnormalities that can lead to serious problems. Call your doctor back and tell her/him about it.
Answered 8/23/2012
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No: Untreated chagas disease can have very serious consequences. Sxs can include fatigue, generalized body aches, loose bowel movements, vomiting, rash, poor appetite; enlarged liver & spleen & inflamed brain & heart. The antiparasitic medications used to treat it include nifurtimox & benznidazole and in the us can only be obtained from the cdc. Your doctor needs to know about this.
Answered 2/13/2013
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