Trigeminal Neuralgia
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The so-called painful tic corresponds to trigeminal neuralgia, a disorder of the nerve that transmits sensation from the face and that produces episodes of intense, sudden pain in that area.
How it presents: The pain is usually described as stabbing or like an electric shock, affects one side of the face, and can be triggered by everyday actions such as talking, chewing, or touching the face.
Common causes: In many cases it is related to irritation or compression of the trigeminal nerve, although it can be due to various situations.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist is the appropriate professional to study this type of facial pain. When the discomfort is recurrent and interferes with daily life, seeking a specialized evaluation is advisable.
Data on 42 doctors who treat trigeminal neuralgia
Which specialist treats trigeminal neuralgia?
Trigeminal Neuralgia is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner, neurologist, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, internist, aesthetic physician, neurosurgeon, neurophysiologist, pediatric neurologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in trigeminal neuralgia
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
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. Jessica Avalos Nigoche
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. Alejandro X. Ramos Samperio
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Victor Manuel Guisa Sánchez
Frequently asked questions
What is trigeminal neuralgia?
The so-called painful tic corresponds to trigeminal neuralgia, a disorder of the nerve that transmits sensation from the face and that produces episodes of intense, sudden pain in that area.
Which doctor treats trigeminal neuralgia?
Trigeminal Neuralgia is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner, neurologist, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, internist, aesthetic physician, neurosurgeon, neurophysiologist, pediatric neurologist.