Chronic Pain
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It's worth seeking guidance when pain persists for a long time or recurs continuously, affecting rest, movement, and mood. This is called chronic pain: a discomfort that lasts beyond the expected recovery time.
What is it? It is a sustained painful experience that can have various origins and that, over time, comes to influence quality of life and daily activities.
Common signs: Pain that doesn't fully subside, fatigue, sleep disturbances, limited activity, and emotional impact.
Which specialist treats it? The pain specialist and the anesthesiologist focus on pain management, while the physical therapist and the complementary therapist support functionality. If pain has been with you for a long time, assessing it with one of these professionals can help you understand it and cope with it better.
Data on 1,708 doctors who treat chronic pain
Which specialist treats chronic pain?
Chronic pain is treated by an Anesthesiologist or a Pain Management specialist, with support from a Physical Therapist; some people also seek out a Complementary Therapist.
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Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in chronic pain
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Rafael Reynaga Martinez
Dr. Carlos Lozano Márquez
Dr. Armando Alvarez Martínez
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Javier Baldizon Recio
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jaime Dante Hernandez Mendoza
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Francisco Javier Caballero Garcia
Dr. Raul Humberto Cavazos Caudillo
Dr. Hector Francisco Gaytan Osuna
Dr. Carlos Enrique Garcia Estrella
Dr. Luis Fernando Gonzalez Alatorre
Dr. Alberto Guevara Alvarez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Pablo Robles Perez
Frequently asked questions
What is chronic pain?
It's worth seeking guidance when pain persists for a long time or recurs continuously, affecting rest, movement, and mood. This is called chronic pain: a discomfort that lasts beyond the expected recovery time.
Which doctor treats chronic pain?
Chronic pain is treated by an Anesthesiologist or a Pain Management specialist, with support from a Physical Therapist; some people also seek out a Complementary Therapist.