Brain Herniation Syndrome
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Herniation syndrome refers to the displacement of brain tissue out of its usual position within the skull, generally due to a significant increase in pressure inside it; it is a serious situation that requires immediate care.
What causes it? It may be due to bleeding, tumors, intense inflammation, or fluid buildup that increases the pressure inside the skull.
Warning signs: Altered level of alertness, severe headache, vomiting, changes in the pupils, or noticeable weakness are signs that should not be overlooked.
Who treats it? The neurosurgeon is the specialist who evaluates these situations. When sudden, severe neurological signs appear, seeking emergency care is the most responsible course of action.
Data on 60 doctors who treat brain herniation syndrome
Which specialist treats brain herniation syndrome?
Herniation syndrome is a neurological emergency evaluated by a neurosurgeon. If you have a severe headache, loss of consciousness, or sudden weakness, it's important to seek immediate medical attention.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in brain herniation syndrome
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Quiñones Pesqueira
Dr. Iran Pardo
Frequently asked questions
What is brain herniation syndrome?
Herniation syndrome refers to the displacement of brain tissue out of its usual position within the skull, generally due to a significant increase in pressure inside it; it is a serious situation that requires immediate care.
Which doctor treats brain herniation syndrome?
Herniation syndrome is a neurological emergency evaluated by a neurosurgeon. If you have a severe headache, loss of consciousness, or sudden weakness, it's important to seek immediate medical attention.