Yaden Physical and Integrated Medical is here to help patients with neuropathy in Moncks Corner, SC. Dr. Jerald Yaden can diagnose and help you manage neuropathic pain to ease your symptoms and prevent further neuropathy.
What Is Neuropathy?
Neuropathy is a collection of symptoms resulting from nerve damage. Damaged nerves confuse pain signals, which causes a variety of sensations. Neuropathic pain can range from numbness and tingling to sharp, stabbing pain, or even sensitivity to hot and cold. It can also result in muscle weakness and a loss of coordination.
The most commonly diagnosed neuropathy is peripheral neuropathy or diabetic neuropathy. This describes damage to nerves in the hands and feet. Neuropathy can also occur in patients who have experienced traumatic injuries, chronic infections, autoimmune disease, kidney and liver disease, or long-term alcohol abuse.
Nerve damage is often permanent and progressive. However, Treating an underlying cause of neuropathy can help some nerves recover. Your treatment plan will vary depending on the cause of your neuropathy.
How Do I Manage Neuropathic Pain?
When you need help managing neuropathy in Moncks Corner, SC, Our providers create individual treatment plans to minimize your symptoms. There is no cure for neuropathy, so our goals are to treat any underlying cause and help you make lifestyle modifications that can prevent further nerve damage.
To treat neuropathic pain your physician may recommend:
- Antidepressant or anticonvulsant medications
- Pain relief medications
- Topical pain relief treatments
- Surgery to decompress nerves
To manage neuropathic pain on your own, you need to:
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Eat a balanced diet
- Engage in regular exercise
- Correct any vitamin deficiencies
- Avoid alcohol
- Avoid smoking
- Manage blood sugar levels
If you are diabetic:
Peripheral neuropathy reduces blood and nutrient flow to the extremities, slowing any healing that needs to happen in the legs and feet. Diabetics should pay extra attention to their feet daily and see a podiatrist regularly to prevent non-healing wounds.
Get Help Now
Come to Yaden Physical and Integrated Medical if you are struggling with neuropathic pain symptoms in Moncks Corner, SC. Contact us for an appointment with Dr. Jerald Yaden at (888) 473-4394.