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Neuropathy is a condition that affects the sensory, motor, and autonomic nerves, and can be caused by a variety of conditions such as diabetes, idiopathic neuropathy, chronic alcoholism, cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other health conditions.
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Symptoms of neuropathy can include temporary or permanent numbness, tingling, prickling, or burning sensations, increased sensitivity to touch, pain, muscle weakness or wasting, paralysis, dysfunction in organs or glands, and impairment to urination and sexual function.
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Treatment may include maintaining nerve health by keeping a healthy lifestyle, managing blood sugar, taking immunosuppressive drugs, and using hand and and foot braces or orthopedic shoes.
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Natural treatments such as using warm or cold packs, stress relief, massage, and acupuncture can also help, and surgery may be necessary if the cause is a tumor.
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Peripheral neuropathy refers to the conditions that result when nerves that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord from and to the rest of the body are damaged or diseased.
The peripheral nerves make up an intricate network that connects the brain and spinal cord to the muscles, skin , and internal organs.
Peripheral Neuropathy - Symptoms, Types and Causes - WebMD
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Summary
Neuropathy, or nerve damage, is a range of health problems involving damage to the peripheral nerves, and can be caused by a variety of conditions such as diabetes, idiopathic neuropathy, chronic alcoholism, cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other health conditions. Symptoms of neuropathy can include temporary or permanent numbness, tingling, prickling, or burning sensations, increased sensitivity to touch, pain, muscle weakness or wasting, paralysis, dysfunction in organs or glands, and impairment to urination and sexual function. To prevent or manage neuropathy, it is important to take steps to help prevent it or manage it through diet, lifestyle, and treatment.
What Is Neuropathy? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and ...
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Peripheral neuropathy is a type of damage to the nervous system, and has many different causes, including diabetes. Symptoms can range from tingling or numbness to more serious effects such as burning pain or paralysis, and it can be treated with medications, over-the-counter pain relievers, and lifestyle changes. If the underlying cause is at fault, the healthcare provider may treat that first and then treat the pain and other symptoms of neuropathy.
Peripheral Neuropathy | Johns Hopkins Medicine
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Summary
Neuropathy is a condition that affects the sensory, motor, and autonomic nerves, and can be treated either by targeting the underlying cause or providing symptomatic pain relief. Treatment may include maintaining nerve health by keeping a healthy lifestyle, managing blood sugar, taking immunosuppressive drugs, and using hand and and foot braces or orthopedic shoes. Natural treatments such as using warm or cold packs, stress relief, massage, and acupuncture can also help, and surgery may be necessary if the cause is a tumor.
Peripheral neuropathy: Symptoms, causes, and treatment - Medical News Today
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Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage caused by a number of different conditions. Health conditions that can cause peripheral neuropathy include: Autoimmune diseases. These include Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Guillain-Barre…
Peripheral neuropathy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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