Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis is the inflammation or infection of diverticula, small pouches that can form in the wall of the large intestine. When they become inflamed, they cause abdominal pain and other digestive discomforts that should not be overlooked.
Frequent symptoms:
- Abdominal pain, frequently on the left side
- Fever and changes in bowel habits
- Nausea or general malaise
When to seek care? If the pain is severe, persists, or is accompanied by fever, an evaluation is important to avoid complications.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist is the one who studies and follows up on the condition, and the general surgeon or the colorectal surgeon may intervene in more complex situations. The recommended course is for a professional to confirm the diagnosis and guide appropriate management.
Data on 2,087 doctors who treat diverticulitis
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Doctors specialized in diverticulitis
Dra. Claudia Ileana Saenz Corral
Dra. Marisela Quintero Luzanilla
Dr. José Smeke Befeler
Dr. Roberto Heredia Pineda
Dr. Abel Alberto Pavía López
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dra. Adia Carrillo Pacheco
Dr. Mauricio Enrique Zaragoza Perez
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. Joern Walter Fritz Kauffmann
Dr. Dulce Edith Peña Prado
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dra. Maria Teresa Márquez Cristino
Frequently asked questions
What is diverticulitis?
Diverticulitis is the inflammation or infection of diverticula, small pouches that can form in the wall of the large intestine. When they become inflamed, they cause abdominal pain and other digestive discomforts that should not be overlooked.
Which doctor treats diverticulitis?
Diverticulitis is usually treated by specialists in allergist, anatomical pathologist, anesthesiologist, angiologist, cardiologist, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, hand surgeon, aesthetic and cosmetic surgeon, general surgeon, plastic surgeon, dermatologist, endocrinologist, endoscopist, nurse, physiotherapist, gastroenterologist, gynecologist, hematologist, infectious disease specialist, clinical analyst.