Peripheral neuropathy refers to the disorders when peripheral nerves get damaged. The peripheral nervous system is a system of 43 pairs of sensory and motor nerves that join the brain and spinal cord (the central nervous system) to the whole human body. Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to these nerves which causes numbness, weakness, and pain, usually in your hands and feet. Other regions of your body can also be affected by this as well. Aerobic exercise can improve muscle strength in people with peripheral neuropathy.
What are the causes of peripheral neuropathy?
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Several factors can cause peripheral neuropathy. Causes of neuropathies involve all the factors mentioned above. Specific prescriptions, especially those used to treat cancer (chemotherapy) can also cause peripheral neuropathy. Diabetes, tumors or inherited disorders such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease along with vitamin deficiencies are the primary cause of this nervous disorder. Strength training exercises help to make the muscles stronger and more injury resistant.
Treatment either targets the underlying cause or aims to provide symptomatic pain relief.
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Diagnosis plays an important role in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy. It is through treating the underlying causes that the treatment is mainly taken forward. For instance, if it is a vitamin deficiency that has caused the issue, it can be treated with vitamin therapy and an improved diet. Nerve damage created by alcohol consumption can usually be checked and improved by avoiding alcohol. Peripheral neuropathy induced by toxic substances can often be corrected in the same way. When neuropathy is associated with diabetes, thorough monitoring of blood sugar levels may reduce its progression and check symptoms. Have a healthy diet enriched with vitamins and work out regularly to help stretch the muscles of the body.
Treatment and early diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy are important.
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Early diagnosis and treatment of peripheral neuropathy is indeed very crucial. This is because the peripheral nerves have a diminished ability to renew, and treatment may only stop the progression and may not reverse the damage. Surgery may be recommended for people with nerve damage from injury or nerve compression. If you have become severely impaired, you may need physical therapy to help regain strength and avoid muscle cramping and spasms.
Peripheral neuropathy can always be cured be it of any type.
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Once neuropathy has developed, few types can be fully healed. But medications and therapies can help treat the symptoms and underlying conditions to improve the situation. However, early treatment can change outcomes. Some nerve fibers can gradually renew if the nerve cell itself is still alive. And eliminating the causes can prevent further nerve damage. Over-the-counter pain medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can alleviate moderate symptoms of peripheral neuropathy.
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