The following features are indicative of Idiopathic neuropathy:
numbness to touch
numbness to vibration
reduced sensitivity to temperature change
spontaneous tingling
skin allodynia
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Common Causes of Idiopathic neuropathy
The following are the most common causes of Idiopathic neuropathy:
alcoholism
Sjogren's syndrome
necrotizing vasculitis
diabetes
exposure to poisons
vitamin B deficiency
Other Causes of Idiopathic neuropathy
The following are the less common causes of Idiopathic neuropathy:
lupus
rheumatoid arthritis
guillain-Barre syndrome
chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
vitamin E deficiency
Risk Factors for Idiopathic neuropathy
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Idiopathic neuropathy:
diabetes mellitus
alcohol abuse
vitamin deficiencies
rheumatoid arthritis
exposure to toxins
family history
Prevention of Idiopathic neuropathy
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Idiopathic neuropathy. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
do regular exercise
avoid repetitive motion
avoid exposure to toxic chemicals
avoid excessive alcohol consumption
avoid smoking
eat healthy diet
Occurrence of Idiopathic neuropathy
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Idiopathic neuropathy cases seen each year worldwide:
Common between 1 - 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Idiopathic neuropathy can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Idiopathic neuropathy can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Idiopathic neuropathy
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Idiopathic neuropathy:
Blood test: To test for vitamin deficiency
CT scan (Computed tomography): To check herniated disk
MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging): To check for abnormalities
Complications of Idiopathic neuropathy if untreated
Yes, Idiopathic neuropathy causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Idiopathic neuropathy is left untreated:
skin trauma
falls due to weakness
Procedures for Treatment of Idiopathic neuropathy
The following procedures are used to treat Idiopathic neuropathy:
Surgery: To remove pressure on the nerves
TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation): Relieves the signs and symptoms of peripheral neuropathy
Self-care for Idiopathic neuropathy
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Idiopathic neuropathy:
do regular exercise
avoid repetitive motion
avoid exposure to toxic chemicals
avoid excessive alcohol consumption
avoid smoking
eat healthy diet
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Idiopathic neuropathy
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Idiopathic neuropathy:
Physical therapy: To improve the movement
Time for Treatment of Idiopathic neuropathy
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Idiopathic neuropathy to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision: