Peritonitis
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Peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane that lines the inside of the abdomen and wraps around the digestive organs. It usually appears when an infection or the contents of an organ spread within the abdominal cavity.
Signs that require urgent attention:
- Severe abdominal pain that worsens with movement
- A hard abdomen that is very tender to the touch
- Fever, nausea, and general malaise
Common causes: It can result from appendicitis, a perforated ulcer, an infection, or complications of other abdominal conditions.
Which specialist treats it? Because it is potentially serious, the usual course is to go to the emergency room; care may involve the general surgeon, the gastroenterologist, or the laparoscopic surgeon. If you have strong, persistent abdominal pain, do not let it go and seek medical evaluation as soon as possible.
Data on 1,084 doctors who treat peritonitis
Which specialist treats peritonitis?
Peritonitis is an emergency that should be treated right away by a general surgeon, who assesses the need for surgery; a general practitioner can identify the first signs, and a gastroenterologist can assist with diagnosis.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in peritonitis
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Dr. Pedro Mario Gonzalez Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is peritonitis?
Peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane that lines the inside of the abdomen and wraps around the digestive organs. It usually appears when an infection or the contents of an organ spread within the abdominal cavity.
Which doctor treats peritonitis?
Peritonitis is an emergency that should be treated right away by a general surgeon, who assesses the need for surgery; a general practitioner can identify the first signs, and a gastroenterologist can assist with diagnosis.