Peritonitis
Peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane that lines the inside of the abdomen and wraps around the digestive organs. It usually appears when an infection or the contents of an organ spread within the abdominal cavity.
Signs that require urgent attention:
- Severe abdominal pain that worsens with movement
- A hard abdomen that is very tender to the touch
- Fever, nausea, and general malaise
Common causes: It can result from appendicitis, a perforated ulcer, an infection, or complications of other abdominal conditions.
Which specialist treats it? Because it is potentially serious, the usual course is to go to the emergency room; care may involve the general surgeon, the gastroenterologist, or the laparoscopic surgeon. If you have strong, persistent abdominal pain, do not let it go and seek medical evaluation as soon as possible.
Data on 113 doctors who treat peritonitis
Specialties that treat peritonitis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in peritonitis
Dra. Arantxa Cabadas
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. Bernardo Rivas De Leon
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
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
Dra. Maria Isabel Aguilar Montes de Oca
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Frequently asked questions
What is peritonitis?
Peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane that lines the inside of the abdomen and wraps around the digestive organs. It usually appears when an infection or the contents of an organ spread within the abdominal cavity.
Which doctor treats peritonitis?
Peritonitis is usually treated by specialists in cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, general surgeon, plastic surgeon, gastroenterologist, aesthetic physician, general practitioner, emergency physician, abdominal laparoscopic surgeon, general surgeon, laparoscopic surgeon.