Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
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If symptoms of intestinal obstruction appear without a physical blockage being present, a detailed evaluation is a good idea. Intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a condition in which the intestine behaves as if it were obstructed, with difficulty moving its contents, but without a real mechanical obstruction preventing it.
Common symptoms: Abdominal distension and pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and a sensation of fullness, which may appear intermittently or continuously.
Common causes: It is related to alterations in the muscles or nerves that regulate the movement of the intestine, and it can be associated with other health conditions.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist and the general surgeon are references in its study, and the oncologist may take part when it is necessary to rule out specific causes. When digestive symptoms are persistent or intense, the advisable step is to see a professional for a careful evaluation.
Data on 379 doctors who treat intestinal pseudo-obstruction
Which specialist treats intestinal pseudo-obstruction?
Intestinal pseudo-obstruction should be evaluated by a General Surgeon or Gastroenterologist, who assess how the intestine is functioning.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in intestinal pseudo-obstruction
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. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Frequently asked questions
What is intestinal pseudo-obstruction?
If symptoms of intestinal obstruction appear without a physical blockage being present, a detailed evaluation is a good idea. Intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a condition in which the intestine behaves as if it were obstructed, with difficulty moving its contents, but without a real mechanical obstr...
Which doctor treats intestinal pseudo-obstruction?
Intestinal pseudo-obstruction should be evaluated by a General Surgeon or Gastroenterologist, who assess how the intestine is functioning.