How to deal with neuropathy?

Are you one of those people who feel like they’re walking on pins and needles all the time? Do you experience numbness, tingling or burning sensations in your extremities? Then it’s likely that you suffer from neuropathy. But don’t worry! You can learn how to deal with it and take care of yourself.

What is Neuropathy?

Before we dive into how to treat neuropathy, let’s first look at what it is. Neuropathy, also known as peripheral neuropathy or nerve damage, refers to any condition that affects the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord (nerve cells for dummies). It generally causes symptoms such as numbness, tingling, burning pain or weakness in various parts of the body.

Types of Neuropathy

Neuropathic conditions vary depending on which nerves are affected. Here are some common types:

Diabetic Neuropathy

This type affects individuals who have diabetes (cue gasp sound effect). Long-term high blood sugar levels may cause damage to nerves throughout their bodies.

Peripheral Neuropathy

When there is damage involved with long sensory-nerve fibers then this leads up towards an individual’s toes along with feet then this type comes under peripheral neuropathic medical issues pattern.

Autonomic Neuropathy

Autonomic- carries various functions mentionable under non-voluntary functions such as digestion (peristalsis), respiration rate regulation (whether slowing while sleeping) control over heart rate & so forth-symptoms experienced by the patient is low blood pressure-like getting fainting spells when standing urinating problems fecal leakage etc..

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

common genetic disorder referred by its acronym CMTD -affects individuals through parental traits autosomal dominant transmission-most characterized symptom includes muscular disfigurement with a decrease in bulk of leg muscles (Paralyzing along with acute weakness)ensuing gait difficulty

Hereditary Neuropathy

a condition transmitted through genes causing nerve root involvement lying either on one side or both.

Symptoms of Neuropathy

Symptoms may have a gradual onset and worsen over time. These symptoms include:

  • Numbness, tingling or prickly sensations
  • Burning pain
  • Shooting pain
  • Muscle weakness
  • Loss of coordination
  • Difficulty walking
  • Sensitivity to touch
  • Erectile dysfunction (cue awkward silence)

Not all neuropathies will present with the same range of symptoms above; it could vary according to an individual’s nerves involved. We hope you’re not severely affected by all twelve above!

Causes Of Neuropathy

Neuropathies can result from many conditions & factors (sighs) including:

Diabetes

~Spoiler alert,~ Diabetes is unfortunately often associated with neuropathy due to fluctuations in blood sugar levels damaging nerves throughout the entire human body.

Alcoholism

Excessive alcohol consumption over-time leads up towards nerve damage within feet as well as hands which gradually progresses onto further areas such as arms along-with legs – via nutritional deficiencies brought about altered digestive-absoption issues common among alcoholics. It might sober y’all up if we remind you that consuming drinks for etiquette or fun purposes counts too, kids!

Infections

Certain infections can cause severe forms of neurology responses like shingles post-viral infection-HSV 1-the virus commonly referred during outbreaks involves blisters around mouth region instead HSV 2 commonly linked towards genital sores outbreaks.

Other causes may consist depending on health status variations and their history including autoimmune disorders frequently lead through slowly progressing disease patterns – even tumors pressing against the nerves! (Pause for dramatic gasp)

What Other Risks Factors Are There?

Following are some risk factors associated with peripheral neuropathy:

  • Age: Spikes towards increasing occurrence among old ones.
  • Autoimmune diseases such as lupus, multiples sclerosis etc.
  • Nutritional deficiencies e.g B12
  • HIV-Aids Disease
    –Some chemotherapy drugs

Prevention and Cure for Neuropathy

Prevention would be the ultimate goal when dealing up ways to avoid suffering through Neuropathic medical problems – ranging from lifestyle changes, exercise routine integration throughout dietary control.

Lifestyle Changes

Lifestyle alterations include moderate alcohol consumption-upon limiting yourselves towards any addictive habits or following prescribed dosage limits & avoiding illicit drug usage practising good hygiene using recommended barrier contraception practices while involving consensual sex – might prevent HPV (cancer virus associated) transmission-packing a balanced diet low-dose aspirin attempting decreasing inflammation levels have more positive interactions in social-life aspects along-with engaging within spiritual charity work events/stress relievers like yoga classes 🕉️ can lead to inner peace!

Exercise Therapy

Exercise therapy has proven to be beneficial especially among diabetic individuals since physical activity tends not only significantly decrease blood sugar but also increase circulation-lowering severity of nerve pain symptoms i.e Schwann cell proliferation happening via advanced glycation end-products thus leading over regenerated injured nerves. Exercise therapies could involve resistance bands extension exercises using weights-functional training lifting squats planking etc.–setting achievable goals helps one much.

Treatment of Neuropathy

Once we understand our specific kind of reflexes related disruption causing everyday numbness neuropathic feelings there exist several proposed treatments which range from procedures medication daily routines further surgeries-or rather opting out walking around stapling electrical stimulus pads onto an individual’s hand will cut it too! 😄 Jokes aside here’s are other conventional modes discussed below:

Medications

There’re varying types of medications available aiming toward reducing neuropathic pain sensations either by depressing nerve action or stimulating it. Medications typically used are anticonvulsants or antidepressants such as Gabapentin, Pregabalin among others – keep in mind side effects may be significant along with long-term usage bringing about addiction – Seek your medical practitioner’s advice before opting out.

Physical Therapy

Targeting affected areas and promoting natural healing via exercise therapy coupled up with lifestyle changes leads towards optimal functioning & reducing symptoms aggravation if followed through consistently modalities typically used are ice packs hot-cold water switches or TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) units.

Wrapping Up

In conclusion-neuropathy, while being a severe condition you don’t have to worry much since we’ve just learned its causes different types of neuropathies accompanied by their differing associated symptoms discussed risk factors ( most above preventive takeaways help!) that could aid in potential prevention therapeutic interventions eliminating painful sensations thus lessening the effect on everyday life-but remember each patient exhibits unique pathology diversity meaning following standard protocols presumptuous! Non-treatment might exacerbate damage progression-so ensure periodically seeking professional consultations vital thus partaking betterment regular lifestyle choices can effectively reduce detrimental effects neuropathy brings allowing maintenance comfort to carry-on another day 👍

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