Peripheral neuropathy, Symptoms, causes & treatments

Peripheral neuropathy is the disorder that results from injury to peripheral nerves. It may be caused by diseases like diabetes or as a part of treatment to some other disease.

Symptoms involved are:

1.       Weakness of Arms & Legs
2.       Absence of Position Sense
3.       Numbness Tingling & Pain
4.       Autonomic Nerve Damage

Causes of Peripheral Neuropathy
1.       Diabetes
2.       Cancer
3.       Severe malnutrition
4.       Chronic Renal Failure/ Uremia
5.       Hypothyroidism
6.       Alcohol/Toxins
7.       Trauma
8.       Drugs

Treatments for Peripheral Neuropathy

1.   Eliminate the cause of the disease.
2.  To relieve its symptoms.

Physical therapy is used in conjunction with all other treatment methods like surgery, injection, oral medications, etc. This helps to relieve the patient of symptoms and lead a better life. Visit Optimum Rehab for understanding your health condition and to treat it effectively.