Idiopathic neuropathy

Neuropathy, the cause of which is not known.

Symptoms of Idiopathic neuropathy

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:
  • In 3 - 6 months

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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