Treatments for Peripheral neuropathy

Treatment list for Peripheral neuropathy: The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Peripheral neuropathy includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.

• Treatment depends on the underlying cause

Treatment of Peripheral neuropathy: medical news summaries: The following medical news items are relevant to treatment of Peripheral neuropathy:

• Drug approved for treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Treatments of Peripheral neuropathy discussion: Therapy for peripheral neuropathy differs depending on the cause. For example, therapy for peripheral neuropathy caused by diabetes involves control of the diabetes. In cases where a tumor or ruptured disc is the cause, therapy may involve surgery to remove the tumor or to repair the ruptured disc. In entrapment or compression neuropathy treatment may consist of splinting or surgical decompression of the ulnar or median nerves. Peroneal and radial compression neuropathies may require avoidance of pressure. Physical therapy and/or splints may be useful in preventing contractures (a condition in which shortened muscles around joints cause abnormal and sometimes painful positioning of the joints). ¹

Footnotes:
1. excerpt from NINDS Peripheral Neuropathy Information Page: NINDS

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