Peripheral neuropathy is the result of nerve damage. Peripheral neuropathy most commonly involves femoral nerve, sciatic nerve, median nerve, radial nerve, ulnar nerve, sural nerve and lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. Symptoms include pain accompanied by numbness, tingling and burning sensation. Many factors can cause this disease, such as trauma, infection, metabolic problems and exposure to toxic substances. However, the most common cause is diabetes. The primary goal of treating peripheral neuropathy is to treat the underlying disease. If the cause can be cured, neuropathy will usually improve too. Painkillers, anti-epileptic and antidepressant drugs can be used for treatment.
How is Peripheral neuropathy treated in practice?