Functional Colitis
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Functional colitis is a disorder in the functioning of the large intestine in which digestive discomfort appears without any detectable lesions or structural damage. It is part of what are called functional disorders of the digestive system.
Common symptoms:
- abdominal pain or cramping that improves after a bowel movement
- bloating or a feeling of inflammation
- changes in bowel rhythm, with constipation or looser stools
When to see the doctor? When the discomfort is recurring, affects your day-to-day life, or warning signs appear that should be checked.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist is the right professional to study these symptoms in adults, and in minors the pediatric gastroenterologist is involved along with the pediatrician. Discussing your symptoms with one of them helps understand what causes them and how to manage them.
Data on 130 doctors who treat functional colitis
Which specialist treats functional colitis?
Functional colitis is treated by a gastroenterologist, a digestive system specialist; in children, a pediatric gastroenterologist is the right choice, and a general surgeon may get involved in specific cases. You can book with a gastroenterologist near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in functional colitis
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Dr. Pedro Mario Gonzalez Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is functional colitis?
Functional colitis is a disorder in the functioning of the large intestine in which digestive discomfort appears without any detectable lesions or structural damage. It is part of what are called functional disorders of the digestive system.
Which doctor treats functional colitis?
Functional colitis is treated by a gastroenterologist, a digestive system specialist; in children, a pediatric gastroenterologist is the right choice, and a general surgeon may get involved in specific cases. You can book with a gastroenterologist near you.