Peripheral Neuropathy Causes Numbness, Tingling, Burning Sensations, Muscle Weakness Symptoms

Peripheral neuropathy essentially means any nerve damage to your peripheral nervous system. Peripheral nerves receive and send sensory information to and from your brain, and any disruption along the way interferes with this vital communication.

There are over a 100 types of peripheral neuropathy, each with their own unique set of symptoms. Some more common sensational symptoms include:

Beyond these touchy/feely sensations, you may experience more extreme symptoms, like:

Peripheral neuropathy may be inherited or acquired, and diabetes mellitus is the leading cause of acquired peripheral neuropathy. Other acquired peripheral neuropathy causes include:

Peripheral nerves can regenerate, if the nerve cell has not been killed. As for your neuropathic pain, analgesics may help with mild versions.

Natural treatment for assisting in nerve damage repair begins with lifestyle:

  • eat a balanced diet
  • avoid toxin exposure
  • maintain optimal weight
  • routine exercise program
  • correct any vitamin deficiencies
  • limit/avoid alcohol consumption

Generally, peripheral neuropathy doesn’t thrive well in a healthy lifestyle body.

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