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.
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 35 doctors who treat intestinal polyps
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Doctors specialized in intestinal polyps
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dra. Silvia Cuevas Ocampo
Dr. Velazquez Moises Gomez
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Estenio López López
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
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 is usually treated by specialists in general surgeon, endoscopist, gastroenterologist, pediatric gastroenterologist, pediatrician, proctologist, pediatric gastroenterologist.