Functional Colitis
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Functional colitis is a disorder in the functioning of the large intestine in which digestive discomfort appears without any detectable lesions or structural damage. It is part of what are called functional disorders of the digestive system.
Common symptoms:
- abdominal pain or cramping that improves after a bowel movement
- bloating or a feeling of inflammation
- changes in bowel rhythm, with constipation or looser stools
When to see the doctor? When the discomfort is recurring, affects your day-to-day life, or warning signs appear that should be checked.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist is the right professional to study these symptoms in adults, and in minors the pediatric gastroenterologist is involved along with the pediatrician. Discussing your symptoms with one of them helps understand what causes them and how to manage them.
Data on 144 doctors who treat functional colitis
Which specialist treats functional colitis?
Functional colitis is treated by a gastroenterologist, a digestive system specialist; in children, a pediatric gastroenterologist is the right choice, and a general surgeon may get involved in specific cases. You can book with a gastroenterologist near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in functional colitis
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. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Frequently asked questions
What is functional colitis?
Functional colitis is a disorder in the functioning of the large intestine in which digestive discomfort appears without any detectable lesions or structural damage. It is part of what are called functional disorders of the digestive system.
Which doctor treats functional colitis?
Functional colitis is treated by a gastroenterologist, a digestive system specialist; in children, a pediatric gastroenterologist is the right choice, and a general surgeon may get involved in specific cases. You can book with a gastroenterologist near you.