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Neuropathy

Neuropathy

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A condition in which a person experiences weakness, numbness, and pain from nerve damage, usually in the hands and feet.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Neurologic problems

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Types of

Diabetic nerve problems
Condition
Compression neuropathies
Condition
Peripheral neuropathy
Condition
Neuritis
Condition
Post-herpetic neuralgia
Condition
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Symptoms

Slow heart rate
Dizziness
Weakness
Lightheaded
Leg tingling
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Neuropathy
Pregabalin
Mexiletine
Capsaicin
Phenytoin
Topiramate
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Medical devices

Neurostimulator

Tests

VDRL
RPR
HIV antibody 1 and 2
Thyroid stimulating hormone
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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