Question 1

what are all the causes for neuropathy, and what is the best way to treat it?

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: This is a public information site where volunteer docs from around the US offer to answer questions about medical problems of patients. It is not a library nor is there room in the responses we provide to provide such a list. A good resource can be found at the National library of medicine which can be accessed online.

Question 2

have neuropathy. not diabetic. other causes?

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Many other: Causes .A Neulologist can test u but over 50%,no cause can be discovered. However,there are several reversible causes. This is why you should be worked up.

Question 3

can tb cause neuropathy?

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: You keep asking questions about infections and your neuropathy. One question suggested it's in one or both legs. If you have an infection in your lower back (which could include tuberculosis), there might be neuropathy due to spinal nerve compression. But you'll never get a clear answer about the cause from this or any other online source. See a doctor -- and stop asking on HealthTap. Good luck.

Question 4

can neuropathy cause rashes?

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No: Nerve dysfunction doesn't cause rash.

Question 5

can neuropathy cause chest pain?

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Yes: would be an unusual source but yes its possible.

Question 6

how long does hiv causes neuropathy?

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: HIV rarely causes neuropathy; only in some patients who progress to overt AIDS. In that case, neuropathy is never the only problem. Neuropathy alone rarely is ever the only or main symptom of HIV infection. Once neuropathy or other manifestations of overt AIDS are present, how long they persist depends on how effective HIV treatment is after that point. It could be weeks, months or years.

Question 7

can a herniated disc cause neuropathy?

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Yes: A neuropathy is disease of a nerve root.  If a herniated disc presses on a nerve root, it will cause symptoms.  However, not all disc herniations cause neuropathy.  AND, not all symptoms of neuropathy are caused by disc herniations.  Often, symptoms will resolve with supportive care.

Question 8

can subcutaneous cyst in back cause neuropathy?

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No: That would be highly unlikely.

Question 9

does pheochromocytoma cause neurological symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The most common neurological symptoms it causes is episodic headache, which means the headache comes and goes often.

Question 10

how can  diabetes cause neuropathy and extreme thirst?

Accepted Answer

High glucose: The high blood glucose directly damages nerves, bit by bit, over time, causing the neuropathy.  The high blood sugar also causes you to urinate a lot because  glucose gets dumped into the urine.  This will dehydrate you and cause a lot of thirst.

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