Peritonitis
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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 1,152 doctors who treat peritonitis
Which specialist treats peritonitis?
Peritonitis is an emergency that should be treated right away by a general surgeon, who assesses the need for surgery; a general practitioner can identify the first signs, and a gastroenterologist can assist with diagnosis.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in peritonitis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
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. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
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 an emergency that should be treated right away by a general surgeon, who assesses the need for surgery; a general practitioner can identify the first signs, and a gastroenterologist can assist with diagnosis.