Neuropathy No More By JODI KNAPP Neuropathy No More is an eBook which is a compilation of all the essential information and details about the nervous system and how to keep it active and healthy. With the help of this program, one can get a relief from the symptoms of neuropathy. This eBook not only tells you about the nervous system, but also helps to provide essential information to get relief from the condition of neuropathy. It also provides information about how you can prevent this condition from coming back in the near future.
What is neuropathy?
Neuropathy is a broad term used to describe nerve damage or dysfunction in the peripheral nervous system, which includes all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. These nerves are responsible for carrying signals from the central nervous system to the rest of the body and vice versa, affecting movement, sensation, and other body functions.
Types of Nerves Affected
Sensory Nerves: These carry sensory information, including touch, temperature, and pain, to the brain.
Motor Nerves: These regulate muscle movements.
Autonomic Nerves: These regulate involuntary activities, such as heart rate, digestion, and blood pressure.
Symptoms:
Depending on the nerve that is affected, symptoms can be:
Sensory symptoms: Numbness, tingling, burning, or sensitivity to touch.
Motor symptoms: Muscle weakness, cramping, or coordination and movement issues.
Autonomic symptoms: Dizziness, gastrointestinal upset, abnormal sweating, and alterations in heart rate and blood pressure.
Causes:
Neuropathy is due to a number of causes, including:
Diabetes (most common cause)
Alcoholism
Vitamin deficiencies
Autoimmune diseases
Infections
Trauma or injury
Certain drugs or toxins
Diagnosis:
Neuropathy is typically diagnosed by a combination of medical history, physical examination, blood tests, nerve conduction studies, and sometimes, a nerve biopsy.
Would you like more information on the types of neuropathy or treatment for it?
Neuropathy is nerve damage that may occur in different types of nerves in the body. The most frequent types of neuropathy are classified based on the type of nerve(s) involved and the cause of the neuropathy. The main types are as follows:
1. Peripheral Neuropathy
This is the most common type, that affects the peripheral nerves, those outside the brain and spinal cord. It typically causes signs like numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness, usually in the hands and feet. It can be caused by conditions like:
Diabetes (Diabetic Neuropathy)
Alcoholism
Vitamin deficiencies (e.g., B12)
Infections (e.g., shingles, HIV)
Toxins or medications (e.g., chemotherapy agents)
Trauma or injury
2. Autonomic Neuropathy
This impacts the autonomic nerves, which regulate involuntary body functions, including heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and bladder control. It may lead to:
Digestive problems (e.g., constipation, diarrhea)
Low blood pressure or dizziness (orthostatic hypotension)
Abnormalities in heart rate
Bladder issues
Sexual dysfunction
3. Cranial Neuropathy
Cranial neuropathies impact the cranial nerves, which regulate functions such as eye movement, facial sensation, and taste. Some of the common conditions are:
Bell’s Palsy: Facial nerve paralysis condition leading to drooping of one side of the face.
Trigeminal Neuralgia: Painful condition in the trigeminal nerve, which innervates the face.
Optic Neuropathy: Inflammation of the optic nerve leading to vision problems.
4. Focal Neuropathy
It is when a specific nerve or group of nerves becomes damaged, leading to severe and acute symptoms, typically in one part of the body. Examples include:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Compression of the median nerve in the wrist, causing pain and numbness of the hand.
Sciatica: Pain radiating from the lower back down one leg owing to compression of the sciatic nerve.
Foot Drop: Paralysis or weakness of the muscles used to lift the foot, typically due to damage to the peroneal nerve.
5. Mononeuropathy
Mononeuropathy is damage to a single nerve, most commonly resulting from physical injury or compression. Some of the common types are:
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Ulnar nerve compression at the elbow.
Radial Neuropathy: Damage to the radial nerve, most commonly from prolonged pressure or injury (e.g., “Saturday night palsy”).
6. Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy is the injury to numerous peripheral nerves, typically symmetrically (same areas on both sides of the body). It may be frequently found in such conditions as:
Diabetes (Diabetic Polyneuropathy)
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
Autoimmune diseases
Heavy metal poisoning
Alcoholism
7. Small Fiber Neuropathy
This type in particular targets the small sensory nerve fibers that transmit pain, temperature sensation, and control of autonomic functions. The presentations include burning pain, tingling, and sensitivity to temperature, often without the stark motor presentation that occurs with other forms of neuropathy.
Would you like to hear more about any one of these specific types?
Neuropathy No More By JODI KNAPP Neuropathy No More is an eBook which is a compilation of all the essential information and details about the nervous system and how to keep it active and healthy. With the help of this program, one can get a relief from the symptoms of neuropathy. This eBook not only tells you about the nervous system, but also helps to provide essential information to get relief from the condition of neuropathy. It also provides information about how you can prevent this condition from coming back in the near future.