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Neuralgia pudenda

Neuralgia pudenda

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Neuralgia pudenda

Generalidades

¿Qué es la neuralgia pudenda?

La neuralgia pudenda es un problema poco común con el nervio pudendo que puede afectar tanto a hombres como mujeres. El nervio pudendo se extiende por la región pélvica, incluyendo los genitales, la uretra , el ano y el perineo . El perineo es la zona entre el ano y los genitales. La afección también se conoce como neuropatía pudenda, compresión del nervio pudendo, síndrome del ciclista, síndrome del canal pudendo o síndrome de Alcock.

La neuralgia pudenda puede causar dolor, especialmente cuando se sienta. Los hombres con neuralgia pudenda pueden tener dolor en las nalgas, el escroto , el pene y el perineo. Las mujeres con neuralgia pudenda pueden tener dolor en las nalgas, la vulva , la uretra y el perineo.

Para obtener más información, hable con su médico.

Referencias

Otras obras consultadas

  • Benson JT, Griffis K (2005). Pudendal neuralgia, a severe pain syndrome. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 192(5): 1663–1668.

Créditos

Revisado: 17 julio, 2020

Autor: El personal de Healthwise

Evaluación médica:

William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Medicina de emergencia

Martin J. Gabica MD - Medicina familiar

Kathleen Romito MD - Medicina familiar

Kevin C. Kiley MD - Obstetricia y ginecología

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