Peripheral neuropathy is an excruciating condition that affects countless people every year in the United States of America. It occurs when damage or disease has occurred in the nerves that carry messages from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body.
Peripheral nerves originate in the spinal cord and flow out along lines in the body referred to as dermatomes. When one of these nerves becomes injured, it can affect one or more dermatomes, causing pain to then emit out to specific areas of the body.
This type of nerve damage can interrupt communication between the brain and other parts of the body. It also can impair muscle movement, hinder normal feeling in the arms and legs, and cause pain which can sometimes be intense.
Reasons For Peripheral Neuropathy.
People develop peripheral neuropathy for various reasons. It may be acquired through diabetes, poor nutrition, disease, or infection. It also may be genetic, although this is not as typical.
And in some cases, the original cause of peripheral neuropathy is never established. This is called idiopathic neuropathy and as many as a third of all those in *NAME*, with peripheral neuropathy fall into this category.
Treatments Methods for Peripheral Neuropathy.
Treatment for peripheral neuropathy depends on the type and severity of the disorder. Some people respond to anti-seizure medications, while others benefit from antidepressants.
Capsaicin cream also is sometimes used to provide modest improvement in peripheral neuropathy symptoms.
Eliminating the Pain of Peripheral Neuropathy.
Because peripheral neuropathy can be such a painful condition, eradicating the suffering is generally top treatment priority.
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