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:
- tingling
- burning
- pricking
- numbness
- fasciculations
- painful cramps
- touch sensitivity
- muscle weakness
Beyond these sensations, you may experience more extreme symptoms, like:
- paralysis
- organ failure
- muscle wasting
- sweat abnormally
- skin, hair, nail changes
- organ/gland dysfunction
- breathing/swallowing difficulties
- digestion issues ~ diarrhea, constipation, incontinence
Peripheral muscle weakness neuropathy may be inherited or acquired, and diabetes mellitus is the leading cause of acquired peripheral neuropathy. Other acquired peripheral neuropathy causes include:
- HIV
- vasculitis
- alcoholism
- malnutrition
- autoimmune disorders
- malignant/benign tumors
- nerve physical injury/trauma
- vascular and metabolic disorders
- repetitive stress injuries ~ carpal tunnel
- toxin buildup ~ kidney, liver conditions
- environmental toxin exposure ~ arsenic, lead, mercury
- chronic/acute inflammation ~ Guillain-Barré syndrome
- hormonal imbalances ~ hypothyroidism, too much growth hormone
- infections ~ shingles, Epstein-Barr virus, herpes simplex, Lyme disease
Peripheral nerves can regenerate, if the nerve cell has not been killed. As for your numbness, tingling, burning neuropathic pain sensations, analgesics may help with mild versions.
Natural treatment for assisting in nerve damage and muscle weakness 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.
