Peripheral neuropathy, a result of damage to the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves), often causes weakness, numbness and pain, usually in your hands and feet. It can also affect other areas of your body.
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How can your lifestyle cause peripheral neuropathy?
How can I improve peripheral neuropathy?
There are several methods by which you can manage peripheral neuropathy symptoms like:
Is peripheral neuropathy reversible?
The outcome of treatment of peripheral neuropathy depends upon the cause. There may be a small percentage of cases where symptoms may be reversed after years of treatment, though it is essentially incurable. Surgery involving nerves under trauma or pressure helps relieve symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. Profound control of diabetes on an everyday basis can also help.
Is peripheral neuropathy fatal?
Peripheral neuropathy can be dangerous when precipitated by type 2 diabetes. An infected Foot can cause severe infections or gangrene, which may lead to amputation of the limb or even multi-organ failure if the patient has other health issues.
Are you able to work with peripheral neuropathy?
Work is possible but difficult in cases of chronic peripheral neuropathy. It shows symptoms like continuous tingling, numbness of limbs, and weakness in the hands, limbs, and cervical area. Severe cases can also hinder blood circulation, digestion, and urinary functions.
Can peripheral neuropathy go away without treatment?
Peripheral neuropathy is a degenerative condition that worsens over the years if treatment is not pursued. It may require medications, surgery, rehabilitative care, and occupational therapy to relieve pain and symptoms of peripheral neuropathy.
Is there a cure for peripheral neuropathy?
There are several treatment modalities to help manage the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy:
Which hospital in Kerala treats peripheral neuropathy?
Aster Hospital in Aster Medcity, Kochi, is an excellent center for treating peripheral Neuropathy in Kerala. They have a specialized dedicated unit for the surgical and auxiliary management of peripheral neuropathy cases.