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Peripheral Neuropathy : Prevention

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Prevention List

Prevention could include:
  • Exercise and Balanced Diet
  • Limit Alcohol Use to Moderate Levels

Prevention Overview Articles

Peripheral neuropathy
If a prolonged procedure or immobility is expected, appropriate measures (such as padding vulnerable areas) can be taken beforehand to reduce the risk of nerve problems. Some people have a hereditary predisposition for neuropathy. Such people need...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 7, 2006
Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathies are preventable only to the extent that the underlying causes are preventable. Steps that a person can take to prevent potential problems include vaccines against diseases that cause neuropathy, such as polio and diphtheria...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Peripheral Neuropathy
The best way to prevent peripheral neuropathy is to treat the underlying disease or eliminate the toxic substance that may cause the symptoms.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Specific Prevention Articles

Helping Someone Manage Diabetes
Meal planning and blood sugar monitoring. Medicines and multiple injections. The day-in and day-out requirements of diabetes management can overwhelm those with this chronic disease.
Source:StayWell
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