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Polyneuropathy, also known by another name, polyneuropathy, is manifested by a disorder and dysfunction of the peripheral nerves that are adversely affected.
1. Causes of polyneuritis
When the peripheral nerves are damaged, it will affect the functions of the organs in the body. For example, when a nerve with motor function is damaged, the patient will have reduced movement, the function of that nerve is sensation, the symptom will be a sensory disorder.
Polyneuritis occurs due to many different causes, especially in lesions and diseases such as diabetes mellitus, vitamin B1 deficiency, lead poisoning, alcoholism (especially in people who have been alcoholics for 10 years or more). ... Polyneuritis due to vitamin B1 deficiency is common and common in many people such as pregnant women.
2. Why does vitamin B1 deficiency cause disease?
Vitamin B1 deficiency is one of the causes of polyneuropathy. The disease is also known as beriberi edema. The disease is common in pregnant women, the diet has well-milled rice, the patient's own absorption is poor, the diet is not enough, occurs with those who have a vitamin-deficient diet during 2-3 days. month.
Symptoms of polyneuritis caused by vitamin B1 deficiency include edema, vasomotor disorders. The disease can last 2-3 months. The disease should be detected and treated promptly.
Thiếu vitamin B1 là một trong những nguyên nhân gây ra bệnh viêm đa dây thần kinh
3. Treatment of polyneuritis caused by vitamin B1 deficiency
In mild cases, just taking vitamin B1 with a dose of 100mg a day continuously for 2-3 weeks, the disease can be recovered. In case of severe disease, especially when having heart disease, you must use B1 in the form of intramuscular injection and as prescribed by your doctor.
When intramuscular injection of vitamin B1 ampoule after 24-36 hours, symptoms began to decrease and improved better. Neurological symptoms are very sensitive to treatment, but the time to complete recovery is very slow. After the injection, you must maintain taking vitamin B1 from 1-3 months depending on the severity or lightness. Usually, when symptoms have to be relieved about 70-80%, we can stop using the drug and switch to nutritional treatment.
With symptoms of edema, symptoms will be relieved by vitamin B1 injection after 3 days. And the legs will be less swollen after the first 2 weeks. You can only stop using the drug when prescribed by your doctor and in order for the drug to maximize its effectiveness, you should maintain the frequency of use during the day. The disease will progress better if used in combination with diuretics. You should combine it with diet and rest for the best effect.
After stopping using oral and injectable vitamin B1 pills, you need to pay attention to supplement vitamins with nutrition, eating foods rich in vitamin B1. You need to supplement a diet full of nutrients, especially B1, should not be used too carefully because it can lose nutrients in it. Add more fresh, clean fruits.
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. Vinmec International General Hospital is one of the hospitals that not only ensures professional quality with a team of leading doctors, modern equipment and technology, but also stands out for its examination and consulting services. and comprehensive, professional medical treatment; civilized, polite, safe and sterile medical examination and treatment space.
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