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 365 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. 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 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.