Causes and Symptoms
The nervous system is made up of two parts, the Peripheral and Central. The Central Nervous System is made up of the brain and spinal cord. The Peripheral Nervous System transmits information from your brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) to the rest of your body controlling voluntary muscle movement, organ activity, etc. Neuropathy is caused by damage from injury or disease occurring to the nervous system, most often the Peripheral Nervous System.
Symptoms associated with Neuropathy include:
- Severe, sharp and shooting pain
- Deep and burning pain
- Persistent numbness, tingling or weakness that spreads to the arms, hands, legs or feet
- Pain from light touch
Common causes of Neuropathy:
- Diabetes
- Vitamin deficiencies
- Infection
- Post-herpetic neuralgia
- Genetic or inherited disorders
- Toxins and poisons
- Drugs or medication
- Trauma/Injury
Treatment
Early treatment is important to treat your pain. Depending on your specific symptoms, effective treatment can include electrical muscle stimulation, massage therapy, chiropractic adjustments or laser therapy. During your initial evaluation, a doctor will discuss the different treatment options.