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 55 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. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Pedro Tiburcio Cortes Gonzalez
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. German Ballesteros Cuevas
Dr. Ruben Eduardo Flores Reyes
Dr. Edelmiro Tijerina Montes
Dr. Isaac Aaron Enriquez Monsalvo
Dr. Alfredo Delgado
Dr. Perla Santiago Garduza
Dr. José Augusto Ortíz Mortera
Dr. Amadeo Cervantes López
Dr. Kuautemok Reyes Santos
Dr. José Felipe Jaramillo Canales
Dr. Paulina Matesanz Hernandez
Dr. Juan Pablo Espinosa
Dr. Jorge Gerardo Martínez Laredo
Dr. Jorge Rolando Reyes Velarde
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.