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Peripheral Neuropathy treatment in Hebbal, Bangalore

Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral Neuropathy treatment in Hebbal, Bangalore

Diagnosis

A number of different factors can cause peripheral neuropathy treatment in Hebbal, Bangalore. The diagnosis of this condition usually requires the following,

  • There are several aspects of your medical history that the doctor will review, including your symptoms, lifestyle, toxic exposure, drinking habits, and any family history of neurological disorders.

  • It is possible for your doctor to assess your tendon reflexes, your tone, and strength of your tone, your ability to detect certain sensations, your posture, and your coordination, as well as your ability to detect certain sensations with a neurological examination.

Treatment

The goal of treatment therapy is to treat the condition and relieve a variety of symptoms. Thus, your physician can prescribe various medications to determine which would work best for you.

Medicines

Medications used to alleviate peripheral neuropathy symptoms include,

  • Analgesics: Mild symptoms of pain may be relieved by over-the-counter pain medications, such as no steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. You may be given painkillers if your symptoms are more severe. It is generally not advisable to prescribe medications that contain opioids, such as tramadol or oxycodone unless all other treatments have failed.

  • Medication that prevents seizures: In addition to medications used to treat epilepsy, pregabalin and gabapentin may also relieve nerve pain. Drowsiness and dizziness are possible side effects.

  • Topically applied treatments: In some cases, a cream containing capsaicin, a substance found in hot peppers, can provide modest improvements in the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. You may notice a burning sensation on your skin where the cream has been applied over time. There is also the possibility that lidocaine patches can provide pain relief by being applied to the skin. There is a possibility that you may experience side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and numbness at the site where the patch is applied.

  • Antidepressant: It has been shown that certain tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline, doxepin, and nortriptyline, have the ability to reduce pain by affecting the chemical processes in the brain and spinal cord that are responsible for causing pain in the first place. The pain associated with peripheral neuropathy may also be eased by the use of duloxetine, an inhibitor of serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake, as well as venlafaxine and desvenlafaxine, which are antidepressants with prolonged release.

Various side effects can result from antidepressants, including dry mouth, nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, changes in appetite, weight gain, constipation, and drowsiness. Contact Manipal Hospitals to know more about treatments. 

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