Idiopathic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
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Idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a disorder in which the intestine behaves as if it were obstructed —with symptoms of a blocked transit— but without an actual physical obstruction to explain it. The term idiopathic indicates that no specific cause is identified.
Common symptoms: abdominal distension and pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and a feeling of fullness, which may appear in episodes.
When to see a doctor? With severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, or the inability to have a bowel movement, it is important to seek care without delay.
Which specialist treats it? The general surgeon assesses intestinal function and rules out causes that require intervention, and in certain settings the oncologist takes part. Since its symptoms resemble those of other digestive conditions, the most prudent course is for a professional to study the case thoroughly before any conclusion.
Data on 198 doctors who treat idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction
Which specialist treats idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction?
Idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction is evaluated and treated by a general surgeon, a specialist in bowel disorders. If you have persistent abdominal distension and difficulty passing stool without an obvious mechanical cause, see this specialist. You can find general surgeons near you through our directory.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in idiopathic 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. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Gabriel Denicia Molina
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Pamela Avila Lamadrid
Dr. Jesus Serrano Jaimes
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Frequently asked questions
What is idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction?
Idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a disorder in which the intestine behaves as if it were obstructed —with symptoms of a blocked transit— but without an actual physical obstruction to explain it. The term idiopathic indicates that no specific cause is identified.
Which doctor treats idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction?
Idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction is evaluated and treated by a general surgeon, a specialist in bowel disorders. If you have persistent abdominal distension and difficulty passing stool without an obvious mechanical cause, see this specialist. You can find general surgeons near you through our directory.