Best Medication For Neuropathy
For most metabolic neuropathies, the best treatment is to correct the metabolic problem.
Vitamin deficiencies are treated with diet or injections. Abnormal blood sugar or thyroid function may need medication to correct the problem. Alcoholic neuropathy is treated with alcohol abstinence.
In some cases, pain is treated with medications that reduce abnormal pain signals from the nerves (duloxetine, gabapentin, pregabalin). Lotions, creams, or medicated patches can provide relief in some...
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Diabetic Neuropathy
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Diabetic neuropathy is a nerve disorder and its many complications that are caused by diabetes.Diabetic neuropathy refers to several types of nerve... Read more »
Diabetic Neuropathies
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Your doctor usually can diagnose diabetic neuropathy based on your medical history, symptoms and the results of a physical examination. When... Read more »
Peripheral neuropathy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Peripheral nerves carry information to and from the brain. They also carry signals to and from the spinal cord to the rest of the body.Peripheral... Read more »
Alcoholic neuropathy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Neuropathy - alcoholic; Alcoholic polyneuropathyTreatmentOnce the immediate alcohol problem has been addressed, treatment goals include:Controlling... Read more »
Diabetic neuropathy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nerve damage - diabeticPreventionTight control of blood sugar levels may prevent neuropathy in many people with type 1 diabetes, and may reduce the... Read more »
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