Is Your Pain From Peripheral Neuropathy?
Surprising Facts About Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral Neuropathy is:
It is estimated that 20 million people in the United States have some form of peripheral neuropathy
Over 100 types of peripheral neuropathy have been identified, each with specific symptoms and prognosis.
Peripheral neuropathy may be inherited, obtained through disease or trauma, or in some cases a cause cannot be identified.
60 to 70 percent of people with diabetes have mild to severe forms of nervous system damage
30 to 40 percent of people who undergo chemotherapy develop peripheral neuropathy
Causes Of Peripheral Neuropathy Include:
Automobile Accidents
Sports-related activities
Surgical Procedures
Broken or dislocated bones
Repetitive Stress
Metabolic and endocrine disorders
Diabetes mellitus
Metabolic Liver Diseases
Underactive thyroid
Small Vessel Disease
Blood Vessel Inflammation
Autoimmune diseases
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Guillain- Barré syndrome
Kidney Disorder
Cancer
Chemotherapy
Infections
HIV
Medication Toxicity
Environmental or Industrial Toxins
Heavy Alcohol Consumption
Genetic Causes
Benign Tumors
How To Test For Peripheral Neuropathy
You should undergo a full doctor’s evaluation with diagnostic testing prior to starting any new peripheral neuropathy treatment program. This will help identify the root cause of your condition and allow for creation of a treatment program most suited to your specific condition.
Peripheral neuropathy is typically diagnosed using one or more of the following tests:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI):
An MRI is a common test used to evaluate the soft tissues in the body, especially the spine’s discs, joints, nerves and bones. The test is prescribed in a weight bearing mode to better evaluate the interverbal disc spaces.
Nerve Conduction Velocity Test:
This test can measure the degree of damage in large nerve fibers, allowing your doctor to determine whether symptoms are caused by degeneration of the myelin sheath (which controls fast nerve conduction) or the axon (the nerve’s pathway).
Skin Biopsy:
This test removes a thin sample of skin to examine nerve fiber endings. It can reveal damage to smaller nerve fibers.
EMG:
This test evaluate the nerves in the arms and legs to assess possible obstructions.
Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition that will become worse if left untreated. If you suffer from peripheral neuropathy or know of someone who does, then our specialists at our Miami Back and Neck Pain Center can help.
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Treatment For Peripheral Neuropathy
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