Brain Abscess
A brain abscess is an accumulation of pus within the brain tissue, usually as a result of an infection, and it is considered a condition that requires serious medical attention.
Common symptoms:
- Intense, persistent headache
- Fever
- Nausea or vomiting
- Changes in alertness or weakness in one part of the body
When to see a doctor? Because of its nature, it usually requires urgent care when neurological symptoms appear quickly.
Which specialist treats it? The emergency physician handles the initial phase, while the neurosurgeon, the neurologist, and the infectious disease specialist take part in the study and management. When there is an unusual headache accompanied by fever or neurological symptoms, the wisest thing is to seek care without delay.
Data on 121 doctors who treat brain abscess
Specialties that treat brain abscess
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in brain abscess
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Rabindranath García López
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Oscar Sánchez Escandón
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Jose Juan Sanchez Chamorro
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Jorge Luis Rivera Rodriguez
Dr. Raúl Gamboa Solís
Dra. Margarita Guevara Villalba
Dr. Pedro Castorena Garcia
Dra. María Elena Hernández Bribiesca
Dr. Lucero Salgado Ambrosio
Dra. Liliana Elizabeth Moreno Sánchez
Dr. José Ivan Inclan Reyes
Dr. Rafael Mendizabal Guerra
Dr. Clemen Domínguez Barrera
Frequently asked questions
What is brain abscess?
A brain abscess is an accumulation of pus within the brain tissue, usually as a result of an infection, and it is considered a condition that requires serious medical attention.
Which doctor treats brain abscess?
Brain Abscess is usually treated by specialists in infectious disease specialist, internist, neurosurgeon, neurologist, radiologist, emergency physician, radiologist, pediatric neurologist.