Intestinal Perforation

Intestinal perforation is the formation of a hole in the wall of the intestine, which allows its contents to pass into the abdominal cavity and is a serious situation that requires immediate medical attention.

Common symptoms: intense and sudden abdominal pain, a hard abdomen or one very tender to the touch, fever, nausea, and general malaise that worsens rapidly.

When to seek care? In the presence of strong and persistent abdominal pain accompanied by abdominal rigidity or fever, emergency care should be sought without delay.

Which specialist treats it? Its study falls within the field of gastroenterology and surgery of the digestive tract; the gastroenterologist takes part in evaluating the intestinal diseases that may be behind it. In the presence of abdominal warning signs, the priority is to go immediately to a medical care facility.