Sixth Cranial Nerve Mononeuropathy
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Sixth cranial nerve palsy is the involvement of the nerve that controls one of the outward movements of the eye, which alters the coordination of that eye's gaze.
Common symptoms: The most characteristic sign is double vision, especially when looking to one side, and it may be accompanied by some difficulty directing the affected eye outward.
Common causes: It can be related to various factors that affect the functioning of the nerve, so it requires a careful evaluation to understand its origin.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist is the one who evaluates this type of nerve involvement, sometimes after an initial review by the general practitioner. With the appearance of double vision, the most prudent course is to promptly request a professional evaluation.
Data on 39 doctors who treat sixth cranial nerve mononeuropathy
Which specialist treats sixth cranial nerve mononeuropathy?
Sixth Cranial Nerve Mononeuropathy is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner, neurologist, ophthalmologist, anesthesiologist, critical care and intensive care specialist, neurosurgeon.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in sixth cranial nerve mononeuropathy
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Frequently asked questions
What is sixth cranial nerve mononeuropathy?
Sixth cranial nerve palsy is the involvement of the nerve that controls one of the outward movements of the eye, which alters the coordination of that eye's gaze.
Which doctor treats sixth cranial nerve mononeuropathy?
Sixth Cranial Nerve Mononeuropathy is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner, neurologist, ophthalmologist, anesthesiologist, critical care and intensive care specialist, neurosurgeon.