Alcoholic Neuropathy
Alternate Names : Alcoholic Polyneuropathy, Neuropathy - Alcoholic
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Alcoholic Neuropathy
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Alcoholic neuropathy is a disorder involving decreased nerve function due to the damage caused by habitual alcohol abuse. The damage may affect the autonomic nerves (those that regulate internal body functions) and the nerves that control movement and sensation.
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Motor Nerves
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Motor nerves are the nerves responsible for all voluntary skeletal and somatic movement such as moving the leg or arm.
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Autonomic Nerves
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Autonomic nerves are concerned with muscular functions which are reflexive, such as breathing, heartbeats and peristalsis (rhythmic movements of the intestines).
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Central Nervous System
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The central nervous system is comprised of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system includes all peripheral nerves.
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