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Treatment goals (assuming the immediate alcohol problem has been addressed) include controlling symptoms, maximizing ability to function independently, and preventing injury. It is important to supplement the diet with vitamins including thiamine and folic acid. Physical therapy...[read article]
Tests for Alcoholic Neuropathy
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Electromyography (EMG) is a test that checks the health of the muscles and the nerves that control the muscles. See also: Nerve conduction velocity test More
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Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) is a test of the speed of electrical signals through a nerve. More
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A nerve biopsy is the removal of a small piece of a nerve for examination. More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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The vitamin B12 level is a test to tell how much vitamin B12 is in your blood. More
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination. More
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Medical Procedures for Alcoholic Neuropathy
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Electrical nerve stimulation, also called transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), is a noninvasive, drug-free pain management technique. By sending elec... More
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Prescribed Medications for Alcoholic Neuropathy
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THIAMINE (THAHY uh min) is a vitamin B1. It is added to a healthy diet to prevent or to treat low vitamin B1 levels. More
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HYDROXOCOBALAMIN (hye drox oh koe BAL a min) is a form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 helps the growth of healthy blood cells, nerve cells, and proteins in the body. I... More
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Over the Counter Medications for Alcoholic Neuropathy
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THIAMINE (THAHY uh min) is a vitamin B1. It is added to a healthy diet to prevent or to treat low vitamin B1 levels. More
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Self Care for Alcoholic Neuropathy
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Alcohol Abstinence
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Vitamin Supplementation
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Alternative Procedures for Alcoholic Neuropathy What's this?
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Spinal manipulative therapies are those that are used on the human skeleton, particularly the spinal area, to relieve muscular or skeletal pain , relieve tension, i... More
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