Headache
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Headache, or cephalalgia, is a very common discomfort that can be felt in different areas of the head and with varying intensities. Most of the time it is passing and does not stem from a serious problem.
Frequent types: There are forms such as tension headache, associated with tension and stress, and migraine, which is usually throbbing and accompanied by sensitivity to light or noise.
When to see a doctor? It is prudent to seek care if the pain is very severe and sudden, changes from what is usual, recurs frequently, or is accompanied by other neurological symptoms.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist is the go-to for persistent headaches, although the initial evaluation can begin with the general practitioner. It is worth consulting when it interferes with your daily life.
Data on 2,334 doctors who treat headache
Which specialist treats headache?
For frequent or intense headaches, it's best to first see a general practitioner, who can refer you to a neurologist if a more specialized evaluation is needed. An internist may also get involved when the headache is related to another medical condition. You can find these specialists near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in headache
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jessica Avalos Nigoche
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Alejandro X. Ramos Samperio
Frequently asked questions
What is headache?
Headache, or cephalalgia, is a very common discomfort that can be felt in different areas of the head and with varying intensities. Most of the time it is passing and does not stem from a serious problem.
Which doctor treats headache?
For frequent or intense headaches, it's best to first see a general practitioner, who can refer you to a neurologist if a more specialized evaluation is needed. An internist may also get involved when the headache is related to another medical condition. You can find these specialists near you.