Colonic Ischemia treatment in Cuauhtémoc

A sudden, intense abdominal pain, especially in older people or those with circulatory problems, may lead to suspecting colon ischemia and prompt urgent care. It occurs when blood flow to a part of the large intestine decreases.

What it is: colon ischemia is a lack of blood supply to the colon that damages its wall and disrupts its function.

Common symptoms: abdominal pain, urgency to have a bowel movement, and blood in the stool.

Who treats it? The gastroenterologist, the general surgeon, and the vascular surgeon take part in its study and management. When there is severe abdominal pain accompanied by bleeding, the right thing is to seek medical care without delay.