Intestinal Polyps
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Intestinal polyps are growths of tissue that form on the inner lining of the intestine, mainly in the colon and the rectum. Many cause no problems and are discovered during screening tests.
Common symptoms: When they do give signs, they may include bleeding when having a bowel movement, changes in bowel habits, or abdominal discomfort; however, they often go unnoticed.
Why they matter: Some polyps can change over time, which is why their detection and monitoring are relevant to digestive health.
Which specialist should you see? Their study falls to the gastroenterologist and the endoscopist, and in certain cases to the proctologist or the general surgeon; in children, the pediatrician and the pediatric gastroenterologist are involved. If you have persistent bleeding or discomfort, it is worth having a professional calmly assess your case.
Data on 365 doctors who treat intestinal polyps
Which specialist treats intestinal polyps?
Intestinal polyps should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist or a general surgeon, who determine management through endoscopy; an endoscopist or a proctologist may be involved depending on the case, and in children a pediatric gastroenterologist provides follow-up.
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Doctors specialized in intestinal polyps
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. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Gabriel Denicia Molina
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is intestinal polyps?
Intestinal polyps are growths of tissue that form on the inner lining of the intestine, mainly in the colon and the rectum. Many cause no problems and are discovered during screening tests.
Which doctor treats intestinal polyps?
Intestinal polyps should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist or a general surgeon, who determine management through endoscopy; an endoscopist or a proctologist may be involved depending on the case, and in children a pediatric gastroenterologist provides follow-up.