Foot Neuropathy

Many people may already be aware that one of the most common causes of peripheral neuropathy is diabetes. But aside from the association of diabetes to it, here are other basic facts about peripheral neuropathy you should know:

• Peripheral neuropathy is primarily caused by damage to the nerves in the peripheral nervous system.
• Peripheral neuropathy commonly starts with numbness, prickling or tingling in the toes or fingers.
• Peripheral neuropathy can be caused by complications with metabolism, toxin exposure, traumatic injury, or infection
• Peripheral neuropathy can sometimes be caused by HIV but is most commonly a side effect of drugs
• Some drugs that people with HIV take can cause peripheral neuropathy.
• Drinking alcohol increases someone’s risk of peripheral neuropathy
• Many of the B vitamins have been found to help with symptoms of peripheral neuropathy
• But taking too much vitamin B6 can cause neuropathy
• The treatment for peripheral neuropathy depends on its cause
• Peripheral neuropathies may either be symmetrical and generalized or focal and multifocal
• Some other conditions can have the same symptoms and be confused with peripheral neuropathy

The first thing to remember when you’re trying to treat peripheral neuropathy is to equip yourself with the necessary knowledge and consult the help of the experts. Don’t try to solve the problem yourself if you experience neuropathy in feet because it might lead to a much worse condition. Handle peripheral neuropathy properly.