Symptoms of polyneuritis

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Polyneuritis is the result of damage to the peripheral nerves. Although there are many causes of this condition, the symptoms are quite similar to unpleasant sensations in the legs or arms such as numbness, pain, stinging and even loss of mobility.

1. What is polyneuropathy?

The peripheral nervous system sends information from the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) to the rest of the body. In addition, the peripheral nerves also send sensory information back to the central nervous system for sensing and analysis.
Peripheral neuropathy is the result of damage to the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves). Causes can be trauma, infection, metabolic, genetic, and toxic exposure. One of the most common causes is diabetes.
This condition often causes weakness, numbness, and pain, usually in your arms and legs. However, the disease can also affect other areas of the body.
People with peripheral neuropathy often seek medical attention because of pain described as stinging, burning, or tingling. In many cases, symptoms can improve on their own and sometimes recur, repeating over and over before becoming permanent.

2. What are the symptoms of polyneuropathy?

Polyneuritis can manifest in a variety of symptoms, depending on which nerves are affected.
2.1. Symptoms of Sensory or Motor Nerve Damage Polyneuritis causes damage to the sensory or motor nerves, causing symptoms mainly in the legs or arms, with the proximal extremity being more pronounced than the proximal limb. The characteristics are as follows:
Tingling Numbness Glare pain Feeling of freezing Needles stinging Difficulty controlling limbs Painful sleep at night Loss of sensation to pain Increased pain sensitivity None the ability to sense temperature changes Lack of coordination Changes in features of the skin, hair or nails Foot and toe ulcers Skin and nail infections Muscle weakness Muscle twitches

2.2. Symptoms of autonomic nerve damage
Symptoms of autonomic nerve damage in peripheral polyneuropathy do not affect a specific area of ​​the body, but affect the whole body with manifestations such as: following:
Temperature intolerance Unusual increased sweating Bladder dysfunction or urinary incontinence Digestive dysfunction Dizziness Changes in blood pressure orthostatic fast or slow pulse Difficulty eating or swallowing Difficulty breathing

3. What are the causes of polyneuritis?

Many health conditions or medical conditions are associated with polyneuropathy , including:
amyloidosis Celiac disease Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease Diabetes Diphtheria Guillain Barre syndrome Hepatitis B Hepatitis C HIV/AIDS Infection Chronic kidney disease Hypothyroidism Leprosy Chronic liver disease Lyme disease Lymphoma Bone marrow tumor Pernicious anemia Vitamin B deficiency anemia Radiation exposure Rheumatoid arthritis Syndrome Sjogren

4. What are the complications of polyneuritis?

Common complications associated with polyneuropathy include:
Falls and trauma: Impaired balance and coordination, along with muscle weakness, can lead to increased complications fell and suffered a serious injury. Burns and skin damage: Numbness and inability to feel pain or temperature changes can unintentionally cause burns, cuts, and other damage to the skin. Infections: Injuries, burns and cuts, especially to the legs and feet, if left unattended, protected and properly cleaned can lead to an increased risk of infection.

5. How to prevent the symptoms of polyneuritis?

The best way to prevent peripheral neuropathy is to actively manage health conditions or conditions that put you at risk, such as diabetes, alcoholism, or rheumatoid arthritis. , you also need to build a healthy lifestyle for yourself and your loved ones with habits that support mental health as follows:
Eat a nutritious diet with lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and protein to keep keep the nervous system healthy. Protect against vitamin B12 deficiency by eating meat, fish, eggs, low-fat dairy foods and whole grains. If you're a vegetarian, it's important to increase your protein intake from plant-based sources of vitamin B12. Exercise regularly for at least 30 minutes to an hour, at least three times a week. Avoid factors that can cause nerve damage, such as repetitive movements at a joint for a long time, wearing tight, tight clothing that will put pressure on nerves. Exposure to toxic chemicals, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption can also damage peripheral nerve fibers.

In summary, the symptoms of polyneuritis are prominent with sensory disturbances such as numbness, pain, stinging and movement disturbances, reducing the patient's quality of life. It is best to proactively prevent this complication by well controlling existing diseases. In addition, each individual needs to build healthy habits and nutrition, both to avoid damage to nerve fibers, and to protect general health.
If you are having problems with nerve pain, you should see a specialist doctor for examination and treatment as soon as possible so that the disease does not cause dangerous complications.

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Reference source: everydayhealth.com; mayoclinic.org; merckmanuals.com