A poor diet that lacks essential nutrients generally causes nutritional deficiencies. Cause general symptoms of these include: 1 Pallor (pale skin). 2 fatigue. 3 weakness. 4 trouble breathing. 5 unusual food cravings. 6 hair loss. 7 periods of lightheadedness.
1 Alcoholic neuropathy: Alcoholism is often associated with peripheral neuropathy. 2  Although the exact reasons for the nerve damage are unclear, it probably arises from a combination of damage to the nerves by alcohol itself along with the poor nutrition and associated vitamin deficiencies that are common in alcoholics. 1 Drugs or medication: Certain drugs and medications can cause nerve damage. 2  Examples include cancer therapy drugs such as vincristine (Oncovin, Vincasar), and antibiotics such as metronidazole (Flagyl), and isoniazid (Nydrazid, Laniazid). This is a progressive degenerative condition affecting the spinal cord caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. The degeneration may also involve the brain, the nerves of the eyes and the peripheral nerves. Initially the myelin sheath is damaged, followed by the degeneration of the axons (nerves).  Common causes include systemic diseases (such as diabetes or leprosy), vitamin deficiency, medication (e.g., chemotherapy), traumatic injury, radiation therapy, excessive alcohol consumption, immune system disease or viral infection. It can also be genetic (present from birth) or idiopathic (no known cause). In conventional medical usage, the word neuropathy (neuro- , nervous system and-pathy, disease of) without modifier usually means peripheral neuropathy. Address underlying conditions. The first step in treating peripheral neuropathy is to address any contributing causes such as infection, toxin exposure, medication-related toxicity, vitamin deficiencies, hormonal deficiencies, autoimmune disorders, or compression that can lead to neuropathy. Symptom Management. Neuropathic pain, or pain caused by the injury to a nerve or nerves, is often difficult to control. Mild pain may sometimes be alleviated by over-the-counter analgesics such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Nerve damage may be caused by a number of different diseases, injuries, infections, and even vitamin deficiency states. 1  Diabetes: Diabetes is the condition most commonly associated with neuropathy. 1 Drugs or medication: Certain drugs and medications can cause nerve damage. 2  Examples include cancer therapy drugs such as vincristine (Oncovin, Vincasar), and antibiotics such as metronidazole (Flagyl), and isoniazid (Nydrazid, Laniazid). 1 Vitamin deficiencies: Deficiencies of the vitamins B12 and folate as well as other B vitamins can cause damage to the nerves. 2  Autoimmune neuropathy: Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, and Guillain-Barre syndrome can cause neuropathies. 1 Drugs or medication: Certain drugs and medications can cause nerve damage. 2  Examples include cancer therapy drugs such as vincristine (Oncovin, Vincasar), and antibiotics such as metronidazole (Flagyl), and isoniazid (Nydrazid, Laniazid). Neuropathy is a common side effect of diabetes and one of the prime causes for diabetic neuropathy is vitamin B12 deficiency. Since peripheral nerves have the ability to regenerate, symptoms can be controlled provided the nerve cell has not been killed. Eliminating the cause help to prevent further damage. Since vitamin B12 deficiency results in nerve damage, patients often suffer from an unsteady walk, muscle spasms, shaky movements, and muscle weakness. Some of the home remedies for nervous weaknesses include eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables. Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is damage to or disease affecting nerves, which may impair sensation, movement, gland or organ function, or other aspects of health, depending on the type of nerve affected. It can also be genetic (present from birth) or idiopathic (no known cause). In conventional medical usage, the word neuropathy (neuro- , nervous system and-pathy, disease of) without modifier usually means peripheral neuropathy. A poor diet that lacks essential nutrients generally causes nutritional deficiencies. The body stores nutrients. Therefore, a deficiency is usually detected after a prolonged lack of a nutrient. A number of diseases and conditions—including colon cancer and gastrointestinal conditions—can lead to an iron deficiency. The symptoms of a nutritional deficiency depend on which nutrient the body lacks. However deficiencies can cause general symptoms. These include: 1  Pallor (pale skin). 2  fatigue. 3  weakness. 4  trouble breathing. 5  unusual food cravings. 6  hair loss. 7  periods of lightheadedness. 1 Metabolic and endocrine disorders impair the body’s ability to transform nutrients into energy and process waste products, and this can lead to nerve damage. 2  Diabetes mellitus, characterized by chronically high blood glucose levels, is a leading cause of peripheral neuropathy in the United States. Symptom Management. Neuropathic pain, or pain caused by the injury to a nerve or nerves, is often difficult to control. Mild pain may sometimes be alleviated by over-the-counter analgesics such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
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