Peripheral neuropathy
Overview-
The peripheral neuropathy is the morbid condition resulting from a deterioration and malfunction of the peripheral nerves. The peripheral neuropathy causes are many, diabetes is the main trigger, at least for industrialized countries like Italy or UK. The symptoms vary depending on whether they are involved in sensory nerve type, motor or self. To schedule an adequate therapy, it must be very careful diagnostic investigation: the identification of the causes and subsequent treatment are crucial.
Causes-
• Diabetes, this is the most common cause of chronic peripheral neuropathy in Europe. The high level of blood sugar (glucose) in people with poorly controlled diabetes can damage the nerves.
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• Cancer: if you have certain types of cancer, may develop peripheral neuropathy.
• Excess alcohol: alcoholic neuropathy is the name given to the peripheral neuropathy that affects some alcoholics. The high levels of alcohol in the body cause nerve damage.
• Chronic kidney disease if the kidneys are not working properly, this can lead to an imbalance of salts and chemicals in the blood and can cause peripheral neuropathy.
Symptoms-
The symptoms of peripheral neuropathy depend on which type of peripheral nerves are damaged. Neuropathy can affect any nerve or a combination of all three types of nerves. The types of symptoms depend even if there is only one affected nerve (for example, an injury that compresses only a nerve) or if there is a condition that can affect the entire body (for example, diabetes).
If the sensory nerves are damaged, it is called sensory neuropathy. It can cause symptoms in various parts of the body, including:
• Tingling and numbness.
• Loss of ability to feel pain.
• Loss of the ability to detect changes in …show more content…
Sometimes it can be discovered if the doctor examines there for another reason, for example, if you have a cut on the foot. (If you have peripheral neuropathy that affects the feeling in your feet, you could hurt your feet more easily. You can walk on an object, but not be able to hear it, resulting in an injury.) Other times the peripheral neuropathy diagnosed through routine screening for diabetes. (If you have diabetes, you should undergo regular check-ups. These should also include an assessment to look for any signs of peripheral neuropathy.)
If your doctor suspects that you have peripheral neuropathy, I will ask some questions. These include questions on:
• symptoms
• Your overall health
• Any family history of neuropathy
• Any medications you are taking
• Any poisons (toxins) that you may have been exposed
• How much alcohol you drink
Treatment-
Of the peripheral neuropathy treatment goals are:
• Treating any underlying condition or any illness that causes peripheral neuropathy.
• Check all the symptoms that you may have.
• Help you achieve maximum
Overview-
The peripheral neuropathy is the morbid condition resulting from a deterioration and malfunction of the peripheral nerves. The peripheral neuropathy causes are many, diabetes is the main trigger, at least for industrialized countries like Italy or UK. The symptoms vary depending on whether they are involved in sensory nerve type, motor or self. To schedule an adequate therapy, it must be very careful diagnostic investigation: the identification of the causes and subsequent treatment are crucial.
Causes-
• Diabetes, this is the most common cause of chronic peripheral neuropathy in Europe. The high level of blood sugar (glucose) in people with poorly controlled diabetes can damage the nerves.
• Food shortages: …show more content…
• Cancer: if you have certain types of cancer, may develop peripheral neuropathy.
• Excess alcohol: alcoholic neuropathy is the name given to the peripheral neuropathy that affects some alcoholics. The high levels of alcohol in the body cause nerve damage.
• Chronic kidney disease if the kidneys are not working properly, this can lead to an imbalance of salts and chemicals in the blood and can cause peripheral neuropathy.
Symptoms-
The symptoms of peripheral neuropathy depend on which type of peripheral nerves are damaged. Neuropathy can affect any nerve or a combination of all three types of nerves. The types of symptoms depend even if there is only one affected nerve (for example, an injury that compresses only a nerve) or if there is a condition that can affect the entire body (for example, diabetes).
If the sensory nerves are damaged, it is called sensory neuropathy. It can cause symptoms in various parts of the body, including:
• Tingling and numbness.
• Loss of ability to feel pain.
• Loss of the ability to detect changes in …show more content…
Sometimes it can be discovered if the doctor examines there for another reason, for example, if you have a cut on the foot. (If you have peripheral neuropathy that affects the feeling in your feet, you could hurt your feet more easily. You can walk on an object, but not be able to hear it, resulting in an injury.) Other times the peripheral neuropathy diagnosed through routine screening for diabetes. (If you have diabetes, you should undergo regular check-ups. These should also include an assessment to look for any signs of peripheral neuropathy.)
If your doctor suspects that you have peripheral neuropathy, I will ask some questions. These include questions on:
• symptoms
• Your overall health
• Any family history of neuropathy
• Any medications you are taking
• Any poisons (toxins) that you may have been exposed
• How much alcohol you drink
Treatment-
Of the peripheral neuropathy treatment goals are:
• Treating any underlying condition or any illness that causes peripheral neuropathy.
• Check all the symptoms that you may have.
• Help you achieve maximum