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.
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 7 doctors who treat spinal cord abscess
Specialties that treat spinal cord abscess
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Doctors specialized in spinal cord abscess
Dr. Rabindranath García López
Dr. Oscar Sánchez Escandón
Dr. Jorge Luis Rivera Rodriguez
Dr. Raúl Gamboa Solís
Dra. Margarita Guevara Villalba
Dr. Pedro Castorena Garcia
Dr. Rafael Mendizabal Guerra
Dr. Marcelino Lorenzo Ruíz
Dr. Luis Francisco Sánchez Cortes
Dr. Cinar Balduin Ayar Hernández
Dra. Iracema Santizo Nanduca
Dr. Fernando Lara Torres
Dr. Jonathan Colin
Dr. Jonathan Alanis Lara
Dr. Carlos Eduardo Martínez Cortés
Dra. Thalia Estefania Sanchez Correa
Dr. Noel Isaías Plascencia Álvarez
Dr. Jose Renan Perez
Dr. Agustín Dorantes Argandar
Dr. Jesús Roberto Gastélum Lara
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?
Spinal Cord Abscess is usually treated by specialists in neurosurgeon, neurologist, radiologist.