Spinal Cord Abscess
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A spinal cord abscess is a collection of pus inside or around the spinal cord, caused by an infection. By taking up space in such a delicate area, it can put pressure on the nerve structures and compromise their function.
Common symptoms: It can cause severe back pain, fever, weakness in the limbs, or changes in sensation, depending on the affected region.
When to see a doctor? It is considered a situation that requires prompt medical attention; in the presence of severe back pain accompanied by fever or loss of strength, it is important to seek evaluation immediately.
Which specialist treats it? The neurosurgeon and the neurologist assess the involvement of the spinal cord, while the radiologist provides the imaging studies needed to locate the spinal cord abscess and guide the medical team's decisions.
Data on 134 doctors who treat spinal cord abscess
Which specialist treats spinal cord abscess?
A spinal cord abscess is an emergency evaluated by a neurosurgeon, with support from a radiologist for imaging diagnosis. If you have severe back pain, fever, or leg weakness, it's important to seek immediate medical attention.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in spinal cord abscess
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. JORGE RAMIRO PEREZ PASTRANA
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Quiñones Pesqueira
Frequently asked questions
What is spinal cord abscess?
A spinal cord abscess is a collection of pus inside or around the spinal cord, caused by an infection. By taking up space in such a delicate area, it can put pressure on the nerve structures and compromise their function.
Which doctor treats spinal cord abscess?
A spinal cord abscess is an emergency evaluated by a neurosurgeon, with support from a radiologist for imaging diagnosis. If you have severe back pain, fever, or leg weakness, it's important to seek immediate medical attention.