Inflammatory bowel disease in Santiago

Inflammatory bowel disease, which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is a chronic inflammation of the digestive tract that is managed with continuous medical follow-up. At the practice of Dr. Rebeca De León, patients with suspected or diagnosed disease are assessed and followed.

What is it?

These are chronic conditions in which the immune system inflames parts of the digestive tract, with periods of activity and periods of calm.

Common symptoms

Persistent diarrhoea, sometimes with blood or mucus, abdominal pain, urgency to pass stool, tiredness, weight loss and anaemia.

How is it diagnosed and followed?

A medical history, blood and stool tests, imaging and endoscopy with biopsies are combined. Follow-up aims to control inflammation, prevent complications and adjust treatment at each stage.

How to book

To book, message us on WhatsApp at +1 (849) 710-6885 or use the form on this site. We see patients from abroad: write to us before you travel so we can arrange dates and tests.