Discitis
Diskitis is inflammation of the intervertebral disc, the structure that acts as a cushion between the vertebrae of the spine. It can occur in childhood and in adults.
Common symptoms:
- Back pain that limits movement
- Stiffness or reluctance to bend
- In children, irritability or refusal to walk or sit
Common causes: It is frequently related to an infectious or inflammatory process that affects the disc and nearby tissues.
Which specialist treats it? In childhood, the pediatrician is the one who assesses the initial symptoms and guides testing and timely referral to spine or infectious disease specialists if needed. In the presence of persistent back pain or difficulty moving, it is worth seeking a professional opinion.
Specialties that treat discitis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in discitis
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dr. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dr. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
Dr. Victor Tapia Alfaro
Dr. Julio Fraire Calleros
Dr. Gabriela Juárez Domínguez
Dr. Maria Eugenia Chang Gonzalez
Dr. Edgar Sanchez-Uribe
Frequently asked questions
What is discitis?
Diskitis is inflammation of the intervertebral disc, the structure that acts as a cushion between the vertebrae of the spine. It can occur in childhood and in adults.
Which doctor treats discitis?
Discitis is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician.