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Polyneuropathy - Which Treatment Will Help?

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The nerve disease polyneuropathy always starts in the toes. Typical symptoms are abnormal sensations such as tingling, stinging, burning, and numbness, which become stronger over time and can spread to the middle of the body. Sensory disorders have their origin in the long nerves that connect muscles, skin, and organs with the brain. Damage to the nerve sheaths means that the transmission of information between the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the body is impaired. Treat Polyneuropathy with Diabetes, Alcohol, and Medication Treating polyneuropathy is about tackling the likely cause. If this succeeds, the chances of recovery are good: If diabetes has gradually destroyed the nerves over many years, the patient must get his blood sugar levels under control to stop the nerve damage. However, lowering blood sugar levels too quickly leads to further nerve damage. A gentle lowering of the HbA1c value by less than two percentage points for three months is considered optimal. For adu

NEUROPATHY - How to keep it under control?

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Peripheral neuropathy is a condition of damage to the peripheral nerves that causes weakness, pain, and soreness in the extremities of the body, usually in the hands and feet. While treatments for this type of disease are primarily aimed at relieving symptoms, some are more effective than others. Several causes lead to damage to the peripheral nerves, including: Ø Diabetes mellitus Ø Alcoholism Ø Infection Ø Trauma Ø Tumors Ø Autoimmune Diseases Natural Remedies for Peripheral Neuropathy? There are many neuropathy treatment home remedies and supplements aimed at relieving the symptoms caused by neuropathy. Here are the main ones: Vitamins - Taking vitamins, especially vitamin B12, is vital for maintaining the health of the nervous system. Some types of neuropathies are related to a lack of vitamins; although these are taken through food, a supplement is sometimes necessary. Among the supplements, alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) arouses particular interest, for s