Dialysis-Associated Peritonitis
Dialysis-associated peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane that lines the abdomen, which can occur in people receiving peritoneal dialysis. It is a situation that requires timely medical attention.
Warning signs: Abdominal pain, cloudy-looking dialysis fluid, fever, or general discomfort may appear.
Why to act promptly: Since this is a possible infection in a person undergoing kidney treatment, recognizing the signs in time is important.
Which specialist treats it? The nephrologist is the main point of reference because of their oversight of dialysis and kidney function, with support from the internist or general surgeon depending on the case. If you are on dialysis and notice abdominal pain or changes in the fluid, seeking professional care immediately is the right thing to do.
Data on 130 doctors who treat dialysis-associated peritonitis
Specialties that treat dialysis-associated peritonitis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in dialysis-associated peritonitis
Dra. Arantxa Cabadas
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
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
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Silvia Cuevas Ocampo
Dr. Velazquez Moises Gomez
Frequently asked questions
What is dialysis-associated peritonitis?
Dialysis-associated peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane that lines the abdomen, which can occur in people receiving peritoneal dialysis. It is a situation that requires timely medical attention.
Which doctor treats dialysis-associated peritonitis?
Dialysis-Associated Peritonitis is usually treated by specialists in general surgeon, gastroenterologist, aesthetic physician, general practitioner, internist, nephrologist, pediatric nephrologist, oncologist, nephrologist, pediatric nephrologist.