Neuropathy - Key Points, Symptoms, and Conditions to be Lead

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Neuropathy - Key Points, Symptoms, and Conditions
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• Neuropathy is a nerve issue typically relating to
  the peripheral nerves. It can be caused by a
  variety of underlying medical conditions. In
  some cases, it can occur with seemingly no cause,
  termed idiopathic neuropathy.
• Some key points to note about neuropathy
• People with diabetes are more susceptible to
  neuropathy. In fact, a part of diabetes care
  includes regular testing for neuropathy.
• There are three types of nerves that can be
  affected motor nerves, autonomic nerves, and
  sensory nerves.
• In addition to diabetes, the following can all
  lead to neuropathy physical trauma, infection,
  repeated injuries, metabolic complications,
  drugs, and metabolic problems can all lead to
  neuropathy.
• In cases where the neuropathy is caused from a
  toxin, removing exposure to the toxin can prevent
  the condition from progressing and causing
  further nerve damage.

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• The type of symptoms experienced with neuropathy
  can also vary greatly, depending on the type of
  nerves that are being affected
• Motor nerves These types of nerves control
  power and movement. This type of neuropathy
  typically causes weakness in the hands, the feet,
  or both.
• Autonomic nerves These nerves control various
  systems of the body, including the bladder and
  gut. This type of neuropathy typically causes
  changes in the heart rate, sweating, and blood
  pressure.
• Sensory nerves These nerves are the ones in
  charge of sensations in and on the body. This
  neuropathy can cause sensations of tingling,
  numbness, weakness, or even pain in the hands and
  feet.
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• There are various conditions that can lead to
  neuropathy. While roughly 30 of neuropathy
  conditions are from unknown causes, the rest are
  typically attributed to
• Diabetes This is the most common cause of
  neuropathy. The reason being is that high
  blood-sugar damages nerves, so poorly controlled
  diabetes tends to damage the nerves.
• Chronic liver disease
• Connective tissue diseases Rheumatoid arthritis
  and several other diseases that affect connective
  tissues can cause neuropathy.
• Cancers Some cancers can lead to neuropathy,
  such as multiple myeloma and lymphoma.
• Vitamin deficiencies Deficiencies in vitamins
  folate and B-12.
• Toxins Things such as insecticides or various
  solvents.
• Drugs Chemotherapy and HIV medication can cause
  damage to the peripheral nerves.

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• Excess alcohol consumption Repeated high levels
  of blood alcohol can cause nerve damage.
• Certain inflammatory issues Examples include
  coeliac disease and sarcoidosis.
• Chronic kidney disease The kidneys are
  responsible for balancing various chemicals in
  the body, including salt. Imbalances due to the
  kidneys not functioning properly can lead to
  peripheral neuropathy.
• Diagnosis of neuropathy typically includes
  questions pertaining to the specific symptoms,
  general health and medical conditions, family
  history, medications, alcohol consumption, and
  the sexual history of the patient. Next is an
  examination, nerve conduction studies,
  electromyography, and a skin or nerve biopsy.
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George, UT 84790 Phone [phone]
Salt Lake City 34 S. 500 East Suite 202 SLC, Utah
84102 Phone [phone]