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 330 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. 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 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.