B57: Chagas disease

B57.3: Chagas disease (chronic) with digestive system involvement

With Chagas disease, you have been infected with specific pathogens. These pathogens are usually transmitted by certain bugs. The bugs occur especially in simple dwellings in the country. The illness occurs mainly in Central and South America.

The illness may go unnoticed for a long time. After a while, the skin may change or the eyelids may swell up. Fever or diarrhea are also possible sometimes. If the illness goes on for a long time, certain organs may become damaged.

In your case, the Chagas disease has affected certain digestive organs. You may then have diarrhea or stomach pain.