General Information About Neuropathy
Disease Details and Frequently Asked Questions
It is the condition where the electricity-conducting structures of the nerves (axon or myelin sheath) are damaged, sending false pain signals to the brain or, conversely, causing numbness.
By far the primary cause is uncontrolled Diabetes (Diabetes Mellitus). Additionally, Vitamin B12 deficiency, chronic alcohol consumption, renal failure, and chemotherapy drugs can destroy the nerves.
A loss of sensation resembling "wearing socks and gloves" begins in the hands and feet. Patients experience neuropathic pain, feeling as if a constant fire is burning under their feet, or suffering from sensations akin to razor cuts or crawling ants.
There is no medication that can completely revive a dead nerve. Initially, blood sugar levels are stabilized. Ordinary analgesics are ineffective for alleviating unbearable neuropathic pain (burning/stabbing); instead, specific neuromodulating medications (such as Gabapentin) are utilized.
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