Postsurgical Pain
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Pain after surgery is discomfort that persists or appears after a surgical procedure. Although some discomfort is expected during recovery, in some cases the pain lasts longer than anticipated and requires specific care.
How it presents: pain in or near the operated area, which may be sharp, burning, or continuous, and that at times limits movement.
Why it happens: inflammation of the tissues, irritation of nerves during surgery, or the healing process itself.
Who manages it? The pain management specialist, together with the anesthesiologist, can evaluate pain after surgery; the acupuncturist is sometimes included as support. If the pain does not let up as expected, it is advisable to bring it up with a professional.
Data on 240 doctors who treat postsurgical pain
Which specialist treats postsurgical pain?
Post-surgical pain is managed by a pain-management anesthesiologist or a pain medicine specialist. If pain after surgery persists longer than expected or is hard to control, see one of these specialists. You can find these specialists near you through our directory.
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Doctors specialized in postsurgical pain
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Elizabeth Maldonado Espinosa
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Dr. Lorena Ibañez
Dr. Jetzabel Ortiz
Dr. Axel Bermúdez Sotelo
Dr. Joel Ruben Canuto Resendiz
Frequently asked questions
What is postsurgical pain?
Pain after surgery is discomfort that persists or appears after a surgical procedure. Although some discomfort is expected during recovery, in some cases the pain lasts longer than anticipated and requires specific care.
Which doctor treats postsurgical pain?
Post-surgical pain is managed by a pain-management anesthesiologist or a pain medicine specialist. If pain after surgery persists longer than expected or is hard to control, see one of these specialists. You can find these specialists near you through our directory.