What is Peripheral Neuropathy?

Peripheral neuropathy involves damage to the peripheral nerves, often due to diabetes, infections, or trauma. It can cause tingling, numbness, burning sensations, or muscle weakness, typically in the hands and feet. Treatments include medications, lifestyle changes, and interventional therapies.

At Spine Team Texas, we offer advanced diagnostics and options like nerve blocks or spinal cord stimulation to help manage symptoms and improve nerve function.

Peripheral neuropathy is a disorder resulting from damage or disease to the nerves that transmit signals between the brain and spinal cord and the rest of the body.

Common causes include:

  • Diabetes
  • Infections
  • Genetic disorders
  • Trauma
  • Nutritional or metabolic problems

Symptoms requiring management can include:

  • Numbness
  • Tingling
  • Pain
  • Muscle weakness
  • Loss of coordination

Diagnosis typically involves:

  • A physical exam
  • Neurological tests
  • Blood tests
  • Potentially nerve function tests or nerve biopsy

Conservative treatments may include:

  • Pain relievers
  • Anti-seizure medications
  • Capsaicin cream
  • Physical therapy
  • Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

Interventional treatments can include:

  • Nerve blocks
  • Spinal cord stimulation
  • In severe cases, surgery

The goal of treatment is to:

  • Manage symptoms
  • Control pain
  • Treat any underlying conditions
  • Improve the patient’s quality of life

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