Peripheral neuropathy is a very painful condition that affects millions of people every year in the United States of America. When injury or disease has occurred in the nerves that carry messages from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body, it occurs.
Peripheral nerves originate in the spinal cord and flow out along lines in the body called dermatomes. When one of these nerves becomes damaged, it can affect one or more dermatomes, causing pain to then propagate out to specific areas of the body.
This style of nerve damage can interrupt communication among the brain and other portion of the body. It also can impair muscle movement, suppress normal feeling in the legs and arms, and cause pain which can sometimes be intense.
Sources Of Peripheral Neuropathy.
People develop peripheral neuropathy for various reasons. It could be acquired through diabetes, poor nutrition, disease, or infection. It also can be hereditary, although this is not as typical.
And in some cases, the original cause of peripheral neuropathy is never determined. This is called idiopathic neuropathy and as many as a 3rd of all people in Indianapolis, IN, with peripheral neuropathy fall under this category.
Treatment Plans for Peripheral Neuropathy.
Treatment options for peripheral neuropathy depends on the type and severity of the problem. 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.
Soothing the Pain of Peripheral Neuropathy.
Stopping the suffering is generally our number one treatment priority because peripheral neuropathy can be such a painful condition.
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