What type of doctor treats pudendal neuralgia?

Darshan N. Shah, MD on behalf of NorthShore University HealthSystem

Neurology

Pudendal neuralgia is a difficult condition to treat and so patients often require a comprehensive, multimodal treatment strategy and need to be under the care of physical therapist, behavioral therapist, psychiatrist, neurologist and pain specialist.

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Neuralgia

The term neuralgia is used to describe pain that radiates along the path of a nerve. In some cases the cause is unknown, but the condition can be caused by some drugs, irritation from chemicals, kidney problems, diabetes, infections, pressure on nerves or from an injury. Trigeminal neuralgia is the most common type and involves facial pain. Neuralgia can occur at any age, but it is most common among the elderly. Neuralgia is not life-threatening, but the pain can be severe. A pain specialist can suggest ways to control the pain.

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