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Alcoholic Neuropathy
Alternate Names : Alcoholic Polyneuropathy, Neuropathy - Alcoholic
Definition Alcoholic neuropathy is a disorder involving decreased nerve functioning caused by damage that results from excessive drinking of alcohol.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
The cause of alcoholic neuropathy is controversial but may be the toxic effect of alcohol on nerve tissue. It is likely also associated with nutritional deficiencies and may be indistinguishable from nutrition-related neuropathies such as beriberi.
The most common symptoms are numbness, tingling, burning feet, or weakness. In severe cases, however, the autonomic nerves (those that regulate internal body functions) may be involved.
Prolonged heavy use of alcohol, or alcoholism that is present for 10 years or more indicates high risk for alcoholic neuropathy.
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• Definition
• Alcoholic Neuropathy Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Alcoholic Neuropathy Symptoms & Signs
• Alcoholic Neuropathy Prevention
• Alcoholic Neuropathy Diagnosis & Tests
• Alcoholic Neuropathy Treatment
• Alcoholic Neuropathy Prognosis
• Alcoholic Neuropathy Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Alcoholism
• Beriberi
• Gastroparesis
Tests & Exams
• CHEM-20
• EGD - Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
• Electromyography
• Nerve Biopsy
• Nerve Conduction Velocity
• Upper GI and Small Bowel Series
• Voiding Cystourethrogram
Other Topics
• Blood Pressure - Low
• Chronic
• Electrolytes
• Erection Problems
• Eyelid Drooping
• Folic Acid (Folate)
• Heat Intolerance
• Hoarseness or Changing Voice
• Inability to Use Objects and Perform Tasks
• Muscle Aches
• Muscle Atrophy
• Muscle Cramps
• Niacin
• Numbness and Tingling
• Pain Medications
• Pantothenic Acid and Biotin
• Speech Impairment (Adult)
• Swallowing Difficulty
• Thiamine
• Urinary Incontinence
• Urination - Difficulty with Flow
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin B6
• Weakness
Review Date : 10/23/2003
Reviewed By : Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D., M.Sc., Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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