Peripheral Neuritis Symptoms and Treatment

The main symptoms of peripheral neuritis may include symmetrical sensory abnormalities, motor deficits, and autonomic dysfunction predominantly in the distal limbs. The main treatment methods are general treatment, drug treatment, and other treatments. 1.Symptoms (1) Symmetrical pain and numbness in the distal part of the hands and feet, hypesthesia and other significant symmetrical sensory abnormalities in the distal part of the limbs, such as shoe and sock-like and glove-like sensations. (2) Uncoordinated body movements, weakness of the foot drop muscles, muscle atrophy, tendon reflexes are weakened and lost, and other movement disorders. (3) Pale skin, cyanosis, sweating and other autonomic dysfunction at the extremity. 2. Treatment 1. General treatment. Diabetes mellitus should control blood sugar, should quit smoking and limit alcohol, supplement vitamins and dietary fiber. 2. Medication. Antiepileptic drugs such as gabapentin and pregabalin and antidepressants such as amitriptyline can relieve nerve-induced pain. 3. Other treatments. Acupuncture, massage physiotherapy, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation therapy can relieve nerve pain. Patients with muscle weakness and muscle atrophy can use crutches, wheelchairs and other assistive devices. Suspected peripheral neuritis must seek medical attention to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment should be carried out according to the doctor’s requirements, and medication, acupuncture, massage and physical therapy should follow the doctor’s instructions.