Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
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Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is an infection of the fluid accumulated in the abdomen that occurs without an evident cause such as a perforation, and it usually appears in people with advanced liver conditions.
How it may present: It can present with abdominal pain, fever, general malaise and, at times, confusion or worsening of the person's usual condition.
Why it is important to address it: Since it is an infection, it requires timely evaluation by health personnel.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist is usually the one who follows up on liver and abdominal conditions, the general surgeon participates when necessary, and the general practitioner can provide guidance initially. If a person with liver problems presents with abdominal pain and fever, the prudent thing is to seek care as soon as possible.
Data on 152 doctors who treat spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
Which specialist treats spontaneous bacterial peritonitis?
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) should be evaluated jointly by a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist, since it usually occurs in patients with advanced liver disease. See these specialists right away if you have abdominal pain and fever with a history of cirrhosis. You can book an appointment for an urgent evaluation.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
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. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Frequently asked questions
What is spontaneous bacterial peritonitis?
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is an infection of the fluid accumulated in the abdomen that occurs without an evident cause such as a perforation, and it usually appears in people with advanced liver conditions.
Which doctor treats spontaneous bacterial peritonitis?
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) should be evaluated jointly by a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist, since it usually occurs in patients with advanced liver disease. See these specialists right away if you have abdominal pain and fever with a history of cirrhosis. You can book an appointment for an urgent evaluation.