Colonic Ischemia
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A sudden, intense abdominal pain, especially in older people or those with circulatory problems, may lead to suspecting colon ischemia and prompt urgent care. It occurs when blood flow to a part of the large intestine decreases.
What it is: colon ischemia is a lack of blood supply to the colon that damages its wall and disrupts its function.
Common symptoms: abdominal pain, urgency to have a bowel movement, and blood in the stool.
Who treats it? The gastroenterologist, the general surgeon, and the vascular surgeon take part in its study and management. When there is severe abdominal pain accompanied by bleeding, the right thing is to seek medical care without delay.
Data on 399 doctors who treat colonic ischemia
Which specialist treats colonic ischemia?
Colon ischemia is mainly evaluated by a General Surgeon, and a Colorectal Specialist or Gastroenterologist may also be involved depending on the extent of the damage; if a related tumor is suspected, an Oncologist may join the follow-up. Seek care right away if you have severe abdominal pain or bleeding.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in colonic ischemia
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Frequently asked questions
What is colonic ischemia?
A sudden, intense abdominal pain, especially in older people or those with circulatory problems, may lead to suspecting colon ischemia and prompt urgent care. It occurs when blood flow to a part of the large intestine decreases.
Which doctor treats colonic ischemia?
Colon ischemia is mainly evaluated by a General Surgeon, and a Colorectal Specialist or Gastroenterologist may also be involved depending on the extent of the damage; if a related tumor is suspected, an Oncologist may join the follow-up. Seek care right away if you have severe abdominal pain or bleeding.