Alcoholic neuropathy (Neuropathy - alcoholic, Alcoholic polyneuropathy)

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Alcoholic neuropathy

Alternate Names : Neuropathy - alcoholic, Alcoholic polyneuropathy

Definition

Alcoholic neuropathy is damage to the nerves that results from excessive drinking of alcohol.

Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors

The cause of alcoholic neuropathy is debated. It probably includes both a direct poisoning of the nerve by the alcohol, and the effect of poor nutrition associated with alcoholism.

In severe cases, the nerves that regulate internal body functions (autonomic nerves) may be involved.

Risks for alcoholic neuropathy include:

Long-term, heavy alcohol use
Alcoholism that is present for 10 years or more

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Alcoholic neuropathy

Motor nerves

Autonomic Nerves

Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system

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Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system

Review Date : 6/24/2009
Reviewed By : David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; and Daniel B. Hoch, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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