Neuropathy
Neuropathy
Neuropathy is a condition resulting from damage to the peripheral nerves, leading to symptoms like numbness, tingling, weakness, and pain, often in the hands and feet. It can be caused by various factors, including diabetes, infections, autoimmune disorders, and physical injuries. The severity and symptoms of neuropathy vary depending on the type of nerves affected—sensory, motor, or autonomic. Treatment focuses on managing the underlying cause, relieving symptoms through medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes, and sometimes using nerve pain medications like anticonvulsants or antidepressants.
Neuropathy Treatments
Neuropathy treatments focus on addressing the underlying cause and managing symptoms to improve quality of life. Common approaches include medications like pain relievers, anticonvulsants, or antidepressants to reduce nerve pain. Physical therapy may help improve muscle strength, coordination, and mobility in affected areas. In addition, lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy diet, controlling blood sugar levels for diabetic neuropathy, and avoiding alcohol can also be beneficial in managing the condition.
Peripheral Nerve Blocks
A peripheral nerve block is a medical procedure that involves injecting anesthetic near specific nerves to block sensation in a targeted area of the body. This technique is commonly used for pain management during and after surgical procedures, as well as for chronic pain conditions.
Caudal Epidural Steroid Injections
A caudal epidural steroid injection is an outpatient procedure for treating chronic lower back pain and chronic pain in the legs.
Spinal Cord Stimulator
A spinal cord stimulator is a device that is implanted near the spinal cord to block nerve signals to your brain. This reduces pain sensations. The device can help relieve the feeling and may reduce your reliance on pain medications.
Intrathecal Infusion Pump for Pain Medications or Baclofen
An intrathecal pump, also known as a pain pump, is a surgically implanted device that delivers medication directly to the fluid surrounding the spinal cord. Medicine delivered in this way can interrupt irregular signals traveling through the nerves and spinal column to the brain.
