Polyneuropathy is a disease that sounds quite strange but is common in the community without being well recognized. Symptoms of polyneuropathy are very diverse, sometimes vague but can lead to dangerous effects for the patient if not detected and intervened early.

A very careful neurological examination and nerve conduction studies check how well and quickly the nerves transmit electrical signals.

You are walking and listening to some really cool music and then “Thud”. It seems like your head just hit something very hard, and a sharp pain appears, it seems like there are a few stars floating in front of your eyes. Why do you feel pain and how does the brain react to the body? Let’s find out with Specialist Doctor I Dao Duy Khoa, Head of the Cerebrovascular Disease Unit, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital how the brain and body react when pain occurs.

The peripheral nervous system plays an important role in the body. There are many causes that can lead to inflammation, peripheral nerve pain and cause the patient to have movement and sensory disorders. In some cases, it can cause respiratory muscle paralysis and circulatory arrest. If not treated promptly, there is a risk of death.

Unexplained neuralgia makes it difficult for patients to detect and treat the disease. Therefore, maintaining a healthy lifestyle combined with regular health check-ups will help patients reduce the symptoms caused by the disease.

The peroneal nerve is an important nerve that controls movement and sensation in the lower limbs. Damage to the peroneal nerve can be caused by many different causes and diseases. Treatment of the peroneal nerve requires a combination of different methods, including using drugs to treat symptoms, rehabilitation exercises to restore muscle strength and range of motion, and treatment to address the underlying cause.

Reflexes are one of the functions of the nervous system. The integrity of reflex responses is evidence of the integrity of the nervous system. Therefore, examining neurological reflexes is indispensable in receiving patients with suspected nerve damage in general or examining neurological pathology in particular.

Examination of the 12 pairs of cranial nerves is an important component of the general neurological function examination. Each examination step needs to be detailed and precise, in order to determine abnormalities or lesions in each individual cranial nerve. This is the basis for future diagnosis and monitoring of the disease.

Diabetes and alcohol abuse are common causes of peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy usually occurs in the hands and feet, causing muscle weakness, numbness, and pain.

The article was consulted with Dr. Phan Dinh Thuy Tien - General Internal Medicine - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.

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