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Treatmet involves: Identifying and treating any underlying medical problem (such as diabetes) or removing the cause (such as alcohol; Controlling symptoms; Curing the disorder, if possible; Helping the patient gain maximum independence and self-care ability. Physical therap...[read article]

Tests for Peripheral Neuropathy

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A neurological examination is an essential component of a comprehensive physical examination. It is a systematic examination that surveys the functioning of nerves ...  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.  More
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A nerve conduction study is a test that measures the movement of an impulse through a nerve after the deliberate stimulation of the nerve.The ability of a nerve to ...  More
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination.  More
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A nerve biopsy is the removal of a small piece of a nerve for examination.The sural nerve(in the ankle), or the superficial radial nerve(wrist) are the sites most o...  More
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Medical Procedures for Peripheral Neuropathy

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Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those suffering...  More
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Occupational therapy is a holistic, patient-centered, occupation-based approach to life skill development. This health profession helps people whose lives have been...  More
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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, im...  More
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Electrical nerve stimulation, also called transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation(TENS), is a noninvasive, drug-free pain management technique. By sending elect...  More
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Treatment of Underlying Disorders
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Surgical Procedures for Peripheral Neuropathy

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Decompression of Peripheral Nerve
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Prescribed Medications for Peripheral Neuropathy

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AMITRIPTYLINE (a mee TRIP ti leen) is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you hav...  More
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GABAPENTIN (GA ba pen tin) is used to control partial seizures in adults with epilepsy. It is also used to treat certain types of nerve pain. This medicine may be u...  More
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PHENYTOIN (FEN i toyn) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy. It is also used to prevent seizures during or after surgery. This medicine may be u...  More
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PREGABALIN (pre GAB a lin) is used to treat nerve pain from diabetes, shingles, and fibromyalgia. It is also used to control seizures in epilepsy. This medicine may...  More
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DULOXETINE (doo LOX e teen) is an antidepressant. It is used to treat depression. It is also used to treat pain caused by complications of diabetes or pain caused b...  More
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NORTRIPTYLINE (nor TRIP ti leen) is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have ...  More
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CARBAMAZEPINE (kar ba MAZ e peen) is used to control seizures caused by certain types of epilepsy. This medicine is also used to treat nerve related pain. It is not...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Peripheral Neuropathy What's this?

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The main function of L-carnitine is to transfer long-chain fatty acids in the form of their acyl-carnitine esters across the inner mitochondrial membrane before bet...  More
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The main function of L-carnitine is to transfer long-chain fatty acids in the form of their acyl-carnitine esters across the inner mitochondrial membrane before bet...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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Alternative Procedures for Peripheral Neuropathy What's this?

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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive technique in which a low-voltage electrical current is delivered through wires from a small pow...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More
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