Colitis
Colitis is inflammation of the colon, the final part of the large intestine, and it can have very diverse origins, from infections to inflammatory causes or those related to stress. Depending on its type, the discomfort varies in intensity and duration.
Common symptoms:
- Abdominal pain or cramps
- Changes in bowel movements, such as diarrhea
- Bloating or a feeling of heaviness
When is a check-up advisable? If symptoms persist, there is blood in the stools, or they are accompanied by weight loss, it is time for a professional evaluation.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist is the right one to study the colon and determine the type of colitis, while the internist or nutritionist can support the management. Letting a professional determine the cause is the best path to proper care.
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Doctors specialized in colitis
Dra. Claudia Ileana Saenz Corral
Dra. Marisela Quintero Luzanilla
Dr. José Smeke Befeler
Dr. Roberto Heredia Pineda
Dr. Víctor Manuel Ramírez Carpio
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dra. Adia Carrillo Pacheco
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Bernardo Rivas De Leon
Dra. Nilda Eliana Gómez Bernal
Dr. Leopoldo Vazquez Estrada
Dr. Víctor José Becerra Durango
Dr. Joaquín Gerardo Joya Galeana
Dr. Dulce Edith Peña Prado
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dra. Maria Teresa Márquez Cristino
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Frequently asked questions
What is colitis?
Colitis is inflammation of the colon, the final part of the large intestine, and it can have very diverse origins, from infections to inflammatory causes or those related to stress. Depending on its type, the discomfort varies in intensity and duration.
Which doctor treats colitis?
Colitis is usually treated by specialists in acupuncturist, allergist, angiologist, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, hand surgeon, aesthetic and cosmetic surgeon, general surgeon, plastic surgeon, dermatologist, diabetologist, endocrinologist, endoscopist, gastroenterologist, pediatric gastroenterologist, gynecologist, hematologist, homeopath, infectious disease specialist, complementary therapist, critical care and intensive care specialist.