Neuropathy
What is Neuropathy?
Neuropathy is a condition that is characterized by the damage or impairment of the nerves within the body. There are a range of conditions and contributing causes that can lead to temporary or gradually degenerative neuropathy. According to the NIH, the most prominent cause of neuropathy is sustained from traumatic physical injuries, such as car accidents or falls, with diabetic neuropathy being the leading cause of polyneuropathy.
The specialists at Hope Brain and Body Recovery Center have years of expertise in accurately diagnosing and treating various forms of neuropathy. Our team has the knowledge to recognize the underlying causes that could be contributing to your condition and can provide the best method of treatment to resolve it.
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Causes of Neuropathy
Acquired neuropathies are caused by environmental factors such as toxins, trauma, illness, or infection. Known causes of acquired neuropathies include:
- Diabetes
- Several rare inherited diseases
- Alcoholism
- Malnutrition
- Variations of Cancer
- Reaction to chemotherapy
- Auto-immune conditions that attach nerves
- Specific medications
- Kidney or thyroid disease
- Infections such as Lyme disease, shingles, or AIDS
Symptoms
Your symptoms may differ depending on the type of neuropathy you are experiencing, however, the underlying commonality will be numbness, pain, and possible loss of function. Symptoms of neuropathy include:
- Gradual onset of numbness or tingling sensations in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
- Sharp, pulsating or burning pain
- Extreme sensitivity to touch
- Lack of coordination or balance
- Muscle weakness and fatigue
- Feeling as if you’re wearing gloves or socks when you’re not
- Possible paralysis if motor nerves are affected
If autonomic nerves are affected, signs and symptoms might include:
- Digestive issues
- Changes in blood pressure, causing dizziness
- Heat intolerance
If autonomic nerves are affected, signs and symptoms might include:
At Hope Brain and Body Recovery Center, our team uses state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to determine the exact cause of your neuropathy. Once the source has been determined, our team will create a treatment plan that will yield the best results for you. For example, those suffering from diabetic neuropathy would be best suited to a functional medicine approach, adapting lifestyle and dietary norms to relieve neuropathy, while injury patients will require forms a brain rehabilitative approach.
Neuropathy Treatment in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
If you have unanswered questions about neuropathy and its treatment methods, or would like to take the first step towards an improved quality of life, reach out to the specialists at Hope Brain and Body Recovery Center today! Call our offices to speak with a member of our team, or schedule a consultation online today!
