Peripheral neuritis; Neuropathy - peripheral; Neuritis - peripheral
Treating the cause of nerve damage, if it is known, may improve your symptoms. People with diabetes should learn to control their blood sugar.
If you use alcohol, stop. Your medicines may need to be changed. Replacing a vitamin or making other changes in your diet may help.
You may need surgery to stop injury to a nerve.
You may have therapy to learn exercises to get better muscle strength and control....
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