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Dr. John Hayes Jr. Discusses Peripheral Neuropathy Diagnosis

Dr. John Hayes Jr. Discusses Peripheral Neuropathy Diagnosis. Types of Peripheral Neuropathy. There are many types of Peripheral Neuropathy that are classified based on their root causes. Some of them were brought about by: genetic predispositions (hereditary post-chemotherapy

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Dr. John Hayes Jr. Discusses Peripheral Neuropathy Diagnosis

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  1. Dr. John Hayes Jr. Discusses Peripheral Neuropathy Diagnosis

  2. Types of Peripheral Neuropathy There are many types of Peripheral Neuropathy that are classified based on their root causes. Some of them were brought about by: • genetic predispositions (hereditary • post-chemotherapy • heavy metal toxicities • alcoholism • diabetes • idiopathic or unknown causes

  3. Common Type of Peripheral Neuropathy A common type of Peripheral Neuropathy is called Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy. This is when Peripheral Neuropathy seems to have occurred for no particular reason or of unknown caused.

  4. Symptoms of Peripheral Nuropathy Remarkably, patients who are diagnosed with any type of peripheral neuropathy have very similar symptoms. • These symptoms include: • numbness • loss of sensation • tingling • and sleep disturbance.

  5. Determining PN’s components Thorough evaluation is necessary to determine the component of any type of Peripheral Neuropathy.

  6. Clinical examination would include: …examining your vital signs, body mass index, the mobility and range of motion of your lower back and hips, and the overall health of your feet, skin, nails and hair, blood vessels and circulation.

  7. Neurological examination …such as reflexes, muscle-testing, and sensation to touch using a device as simple as a pin, a brush or perhaps even a pinwheel, will also be conducted.

  8. Laboratory test is also conducted …such as chemistry panel, kidney and liver function test, blood-sugar level and a hemoglobin A1c.

  9. You can help your doctor Bring past laboratory tests, medical records and medication history when meeting with your doctor for the first time.

  10. The Good News Very significant progress are now being made in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy. This allows patients to not only get excellent in-office care, but to be discharged in a very reasonable period of time to a home treatment program with follow-up.

  11. To Learn More... • Go To NeuropathyDR.com • Call 781-754-0599

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