Crohn Disease
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Crohn disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect any part of the digestive tract, most often the intestine. It runs in phases: there are periods of greater activity and others of calm.
Common symptoms:
- Abdominal pain and persistent diarrhea
- Tiredness and weight loss
- Sometimes bleeding or discomfort outside the intestine
When should you see a doctor? In the case of prolonged diarrhea, recurrent abdominal pain, or weight loss with no clear cause, an evaluation is advisable.
Which specialist treats it? Follow-up of Crohn disease is handled by the gastroenterologist, in coordination with the colorectal surgeon or the surgeon when needed. Having a trusted specialist makes it easier to manage this disease over time.
Data on 1,368 doctors who treat crohn disease
Which specialist treats crohn disease?
Crohn's disease should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist, a digestive system specialist who confirms the diagnosis and provides treatment. An endoscopist takes part in the necessary studies, a general surgeon gets involved if surgery is required, and for children a pediatric gastroenterologist is the specialist to see. You can book an appointment with any of these specialists.
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Doctors specialized in crohn disease
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. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Frequently asked questions
What is crohn disease?
Crohn disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect any part of the digestive tract, most often the intestine. It runs in phases: there are periods of greater activity and others of calm.
Which doctor treats crohn disease?
Crohn's disease should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist, a digestive system specialist who confirms the diagnosis and provides treatment. An endoscopist takes part in the necessary studies, a general surgeon gets involved if surgery is required, and for children a pediatric gastroenterologist is the specialist to see. You can book an appointment with any of these specialists.