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Recently i got stung by a stingray in the ankle. i have started to experience nerve pain in this foot. should i see podiatrist or neurologist?

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Dr. Galina Nikolskaya answered

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Neurologist: Neurologist should be able to help you with both the tools for diagnosis (by performing and interpreting emg/ncs test) and medical treatment strategies.

Answered 11/8/2016

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A member asked:

Recently i got stung by a stingray in the ankle. i have started to experience nerve pain in this foot. should i see podiatrist or neurologist?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Galina Nikolskaya answered

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