Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Inflammatory bowel disease includes chronic conditions in which the lining of the digestive tract becomes persistently inflamed, as happens in ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
Common symptoms: abdominal pain, diarrhea that may be prolonged, the presence of blood in bowel movements, tiredness, and, at times, weight loss.
When to see a doctor? It is best to seek care when digestive symptoms become recurrent or interfere with daily life.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist is the one who studies and follows up on this disease; in some cases the general surgeon or the proctologist collaborate. If you have digestive problems that do not ease, it is worth having a professional evaluate them calmly.
Data on 1,319 doctors who treat inflammatory bowel disease
Which specialist treats inflammatory bowel disease?
Inflammatory bowel disease should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist, a digestive system specialist who confirms the diagnosis and determines treatment. A general surgeon gets involved if surgery is required, a proctologist takes part when there is rectal involvement, 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 inflammatory bowel 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. 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
Frequently asked questions
What is inflammatory bowel disease?
Inflammatory bowel disease includes chronic conditions in which the lining of the digestive tract becomes persistently inflamed, as happens in ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
Which doctor treats inflammatory bowel disease?
Inflammatory bowel disease should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist, a digestive system specialist who confirms the diagnosis and determines treatment. A general surgeon gets involved if surgery is required, a proctologist takes part when there is rectal involvement, and for children a pediatric gastroenterologist is the specialist to see. You can book an appointment with any of these specialists.