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Does the sensitivity in your hands or feet decrease? Do you feel a tingling, burning or weakness in them? Polyneuropathy may be to blame. It is a disease of the peripheral nerves that can profoundly affect your life. Balance and coordination problems can occur, which can lead to falls and injuries. [1]
Find out what are the causes and manifestations of the disease. What are the treatment options for polyneuropathy? How can the symptoms such as pain and inflammation that usually accompany this disease be suppressed? Read more here.
Only a doctor can make a correct diagnosis. Do not use this or any other article on the internet to make a diagnosis. Don’t put off seeing a doctor and address your condition early.
It is a group of diseases affecting peripheral nerves, i.e. nerves in the peripheral parts of the body outside the central nervous system. The term polyneuropathy includes various types of nerve disorders. [4]
The course of the disease can vary depending on the cause and individual patient factors. Most often it is a polyneuropathy of the lower limb, often starting at the toes. In polyneuropathy of the foot, impaired nerve function causes many different difficulties ranging from loss of sensation in the feet to the inability to maintain balance.
In the case of polyneuropathy hand disease can lead not only limitations in everyday activities, but also the risk of injuries or burns.
It is distinguished according to what causes it and what its manifestations are. It can also be divided according to time, i.e. acute and chronic.
Difference between a healthy nerve cell - detail 2 and a damaged one due to neuropathy - detail 1. Area 3 shows damage to the myelin sheaths, the pathways do not work, there is a loss of feeling. Region 4 - dendrites, 5 - cell nucleus, 6 - cell body, 7 - axon (neuronal process), 8 - synapse, 9 - axon termination .
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Patients may wonder if stress is one of the causes. This disease is not itself caused by stress, but prolonged stress can exacerbate neuropathic pain. [13]
Making a diagnosis may not be easy, as the range of symptoms is very wide. The doctor will discuss all the difficulties with you in detail and will also ask about neurological diseases in the family.
Blood tests will include tests for diabetes, thyroid and liver diseases and immune status. During an examination by a neurologist, the quality of reflexes, muscle strength, sensitivity or coordination are examined, which can show the extent of nerve damage. [10]
If necessary, the doctor will recommend an MRI or CT scan or electromyography. Sometimes a biopsy (sampling) of the nerve is also done. [11]
If it is not treated or the treatment is not effective, complications can occur with a significant impact on your life.
Muscle wasting
Difficulty walking
Increased risk of falls
Amputation
Do not delay treatment for polyneuropathy, and see a specialist if you have any health problems or doubts about your health. This will prevent unnecessary health complications.
All patients with this nerve disease wonder if polyneuropathy is curable. Treatment begins with determining the cause of the problem and your doctor will recommend a specific course of treatment accordingly.
There is no miracle cure for polyneuropathy that will quickly rid you of all the troubles, but various types of drugs and complementary treatment methods are used.
Nerve stimulation, physiotherapy, acupuncture or orthopaedic devices are sometimes used to improve the quality of life of patients with polyneuropathy. [20]
Patients often wonder if polyneuropathy can subside. If it is related to viral jaundice, for example, its symptoms may subside after the jaundice symptoms disappear. [21] Regression of polyneuropathy can also occur after the end of chemotherapy if the problems occurred in connection with this anti-cancer treatment. [22]
Treatment for polyneuropathy can only be determined by your doctor after considering your overall health. Therefore, do not use this article as a guide to treatment, which can only be determined by a doctor.
Treatment involves the use of drugs depending on the specific cause of the disease – for example, diabetes drugs or thyroid hormones in the case of thyroid dysfunction. Analgesics (painkillers) are used to control pain, but their use should not be long-term.
Doctors sometimes also prescribe antidepressants and anticonvulsants (drugs to prevent epilepsy and convulsions). You can also get a prescription from your doctor for corticosteroids, which are medicines that relieve itching, swelling and inflammation. [23] For some types, drugs acting on the immune system are used. [24]
The composition of the diet can influence the development and severity of polyneuropathy. It is important to get enough B vitamins and vitamin E, which are essential for good nerve health. [25] For diabetics, adherence to a diabetic diet as recommended by a doctor is crucial.
For many people, regardless of age, morning coffee is a lifelong habit. But does coffee combine with polyneuropathy? Although the caffeine in coffee is stimulating, excessive amounts can have a negative effect on the nervous system. Caffeine itself does not cause polyneuropathy, but it can place a burden on the nervous system and accentuate neuropathic pain. [26]
Rehabilitation improves mobility, stability and the ability to engage in normal daily activities. The rehabilitation programme always respects the symptoms and condition of the individual patient.
What is usually part of rehabilitation for polyneuropathy?
Spa treatment options should be discussed with the treating physician. The latter also issues a proposal for spa treatment under the conditions set by the health insurance company. [28]
The exact programme of spa treatment depends on the patient’s condition and may include, for example, hydrotherapy in addition to exercise, physiotherapy or massage. Hydrotherapy brings pain relief, relaxes muscles and improves blood circulation. [29]
A healthy lifestyle is an important part of both prevention and treatment. Varied blood values in polyneuropathy can be improved by a varied diet rich in vitamins and minerals and alcohol restriction. Make sure you also take regular exercise, which supports the body’s defences. You should, of course, follow the treatment of any additional diseases. [30]
What is the life expectancy in polyneuropathy?
It may not be any different from the life expectancy of healthy persons. Adherence to all recommendations from the doctor is a prerequisite. However, some types of polyneuropathy can worsen over time. [31] [32]
Dietary supplements can supply the body with missing vitamins or minerals. The emphasis is on vitamins B1, B12 and vitamin E. Supplements containing vitamin B12 are particularly important for vegans and vegetarians. [34] Consult your physician for the appropriate supplement.
Patients with polyneuropathy need to choose sports activities and exercises that do not compromise their safety and do not increase the risk of falls or injuries. Physical activity should respect current fitness and movement abilities. [35]
Properly selected exercises and physiotherapy will promote mobility, motor skills or stability. It can also relieve neuropathic pain.
One of the most important measures is to prevent diabetes. [36]
Preventive measures include:
Keep an eye on your blood sugar levels and go to your GP for regular check-ups.
The treatment of polyneuropathy is always determined by your doctor based on a general examination, an assessment of your condition and an accurate diagnosis.
After a general examination, your doctor will recommend treatment for the cause of polyneuropathy. They will also advise you on possible lifestyle adjustments and the next course of action.
Symptomatic treatment focuses on the manifestations or signs (symptoms) of the disease. Such treatment can significantly improve your quality of life and support comprehensive treatment during the course of the disease.
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The solution may be symptomatic treatment using pulsed magnetotherapy, which targets symptoms and signs such as pain and inflammation. In addition, such treatment can support comprehensive treatment and significantly improve quality of life.
The basic principle of Biomag 3D pulsed magnetotherapy is the generation of electromagnetic pulses. These pulses penetrate through the clothing and through the entire depth of the tissue to the point of targeted application. The pulses have specially developed biotropic parameters (e.g. frequency, shape, intensity) to best affect various health problems.
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