Toxic Megacolon
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Toxic megacolon is a serious complication in which part of the large intestine dilates markedly and loses its ability to contract normally.
Common symptoms: It may be accompanied by distension and intense abdominal pain, fever, elevated heart rate, and significant general malaise.
Common causes: It usually appears associated with intense inflammations of the colon or with certain intestinal infections.
When to see a doctor? This is a situation that requires urgent care, especially in the face of severe abdominal pain with fever and distension. The general surgeon, the gastroenterologist, and the proctologist take part in its evaluation; in the face of these signs, it is essential to seek medical care immediately.
Data on 359 doctors who treat toxic megacolon
Which specialist treats toxic megacolon?
Toxic megacolon is an emergency that should be treated by a general surgeon, who determines whether surgical intervention is needed. A gastroenterologist is involved in diagnosing and managing the underlying bowel disease, and a proctologist may be involved in cases related to the rectum and colon. You can find these specialists available.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in toxic megacolon
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Frequently asked questions
What is toxic megacolon?
Toxic megacolon is a serious complication in which part of the large intestine dilates markedly and loses its ability to contract normally.
Which doctor treats toxic megacolon?
Toxic megacolon is an emergency that should be treated by a general surgeon, who determines whether surgical intervention is needed. A gastroenterologist is involved in diagnosing and managing the underlying bowel disease, and a proctologist may be involved in cases related to the rectum and colon. You can find these specialists available.