Neuralgia
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Neuralgia is pain that follows the path of a nerve, generally described as stabbing, burning, or similar to an electric shock. It can appear in different areas of the body depending on the nerve involved.
Common symptoms: episodes of brief, intense pain, tenderness in the affected area, and, at times, tingling.
Common causes: irritation, compression, or damage of a nerve may be behind this type of pain.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist is the professional who studies nerve disorders; the neurosurgeon may join in selected cases, and the general practitioner guides the first visit. If pain of these characteristics becomes recurrent, it is worth discussing it with a professional.
Data on 401 doctors who treat neuralgia
Which specialist treats neuralgia?
Neuralgia should be evaluated by a general practitioner initially, and by a neurologist when the pain persists or is severe. A neurosurgeon may be involved in cases requiring surgical management, and for children, a pediatric neurologist is the right choice. You can find the right specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in neuralgia
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. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Alejandra Elizabeth Villagrán Guerrero
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Frequently asked questions
What is neuralgia?
Neuralgia is pain that follows the path of a nerve, generally described as stabbing, burning, or similar to an electric shock. It can appear in different areas of the body depending on the nerve involved.
Which doctor treats neuralgia?
Neuralgia should be evaluated by a general practitioner initially, and by a neurologist when the pain persists or is severe. A neurosurgeon may be involved in cases requiring surgical management, and for children, a pediatric neurologist is the right choice. You can find the right specialist.