Toxic Megacolon
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 26 doctors who treat toxic megacolon
Specialties that treat toxic megacolon
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in toxic megacolon
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Silvia Cuevas Ocampo
Dr. Velazquez Moises Gomez
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Jose Daniel Vargas Paredes
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 usually treated by specialists in general surgeon, gastroenterologist, general practitioner, proctologist, oncologist, general surgeon.