Neuropathy
What is Neuropathy?Neuropathy is a disorder that can affect the sensory/motor or autonomic system. It can be caused by diabetes mellitus, alcoholism chemotherapy or exposure to chemicals or toxins. It can present as inability to feel temperature (hot/cold) or touch, numbness/tingling in the hands or feet.
Autonomic nerves disfunction can result in:
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Digestion difficulties
- Abdominal blood pressure and heart rate
What treatments are available for neuropathy?
- Treating the underlying disease responsible for the neuropathy
- Treating the symptoms with medications such as gabapentin/lyrica/SNRIs and tricyclic antidepressant
- Physical therapy to improve balance/coordination and strength and function.