Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the colon and rectum, with periods of activity and of calm.
Common symptoms:
- diarrhea, sometimes with blood or mucus
- abdominal pain or cramping
- urgency to have a bowel movement and fatigue
When to see a doctor? With persistent diarrhea, bleeding in bowel movements, or digestive discomfort that does not let up.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist is the central professional in its evaluation, with support from the endoscopist to study the intestine and from the general surgeon in selected cases; in children, the pediatric gastroenterologist and the pediatrician take part. If digestive symptoms persist, seeking professional guidance helps to understand their cause.
Data on 27 doctors who treat ulcerative colitis
Specialties that treat ulcerative colitis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in ulcerative colitis
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dra. Silvia Cuevas Ocampo
Dr. Velazquez Moises Gomez
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Estenio López López
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Frequently asked questions
What is ulcerative colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the colon and rectum, with periods of activity and of calm.
Which doctor treats ulcerative colitis?
Ulcerative Colitis is usually treated by specialists in general surgeon, endoscopist, gastroenterologist, pediatric gastroenterologist, pediatrician, gastroenterologist, pediatric gastroenterologist.