The first and foremost decision that must be made by the treating doctor is ”WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF THE NEUROPATHY IN THE FIRST PLACE.”
Only by ruling out the many other causes can a real treatment begin.
Other causes of peripheral neuropathy:
1. Diabetes
2. Alcoholism
3. Herniated Disc
4. Heavy metal poisoning
5. Vitamin deficiencies
6. Collagen disease
7. Pernicious anemia
8. Malignancy
9. Pressure neuropathy
10. Uremia
11. Porphyria
12. Leprosy
13. Drugs and their side effects
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