Question 1

i have hereditary neuropathy. would having a breast reduction cause permanent nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Rather unlikely: If you have a skilled plastic surgeon, or a breast specialist, suspect all will go smoothly, and you will not be especially at risk for complications.  Just let them know of your history, as sometimes neuro-muscular blockade agents are employed, and you could have delayed recovery if used.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of hereditary neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Several kinds: Symptoms of the hereditary neuropathies vary according to the type and may include sensory symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and pain in the feet and hands; or motor symptoms such as weakness and loss of muscle bulk, particularly in the lower leg and feet muscles.

Question 3

what is the treatment for hereditary neuropathy?

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No: There are no standard treatments for hereditary neuropathies. Treatment is mainly symptomatic and supportive. Medical treatment includes physical therapy and if needed, pain medication. Orthopedic surgery may be needed to correct severe foot or other skeletal deformities. Bracing may also be used to improve mobility.

Question 4

what type of pain can neuropathy cause?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy: Neuropathy can cause a wide variety of painful symptoms including painful numbness, burning, tingling, a feeling of "pins and needles" and shooting pains.  There are medications on the market that do aid in treating neuropathic pain.  These medications have their share of possible side effects and must be monitored by a physician.

Question 5

can neuropathy be caused by cysts?

Accepted Answer

sometimes: Subcutaneous cysts cannot. Cysts arising in or near the spine or joints can cause nerve compression.

Question 6

does osteoporosis cause neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

It cannot: It cannot cause neuropathy but a fracture from osteoporosis can rarely.

Question 7

can sunburn cause periphal neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Peripheral Neuropath: No.  It does not cause neuropathy.

Question 8

what are other causes of neuropathy besides diabetic?

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Multiple: Vitamin deficiencies, with or without alcoholism, lead and other heavy metal poisoning. Autoimmune disease, and some cancers cause neuropathies.

Question 9

what is the differenc between neuropathy and mononeuropathy and what can cause them?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: Peripheral neuropathy can affect multiple nerves (polyneuropathy) or only one nerve or nerve group (mononeuropathy) at a time. 

Mononeuropathy is usually the result of damage to a single nerve or nerve group by trauma, injury, local compression, prolonged pressure, or inflammation. 
Treatment is the same by medication and some time surgery.

Question 10

can tb cause neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

: 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.

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