Question 1

is there anything i can do to help heal nerve damage in glans penis? in agony for 3 years. cant go on much longer like this.

Accepted Answer

It depends: what caused the nerve damage and what nerve is involved? Are there symptoms other than pain? Have you seen a urologist?

Question 2

how long takes a alveolar nerve damage to heal?

Accepted Answer

Nerve damage heal: There are different type of nerve damage. If it is just demyelinating injury (damage the peel of nerve), it would need a few weeks to heal after the etiology removal. If axonal damage, the nerve need regrowth from spine about 2-3 mm per day if the pathway soft tissue (frame of nerve) is still intact. It is almost impossible to full recovery nerve function if both axon and  frame are messed up.

Question 3

does it take a long time for vats-related nerve damage to heal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the nerve damage is to skin and muscle the nerve may take a long time to regrow.  Sometimes numbeness or neuropathic (nerve related) pain may take 6-12 months to go away completely.  The good news is that there are a lot of new medications to help with pain control after vats.

Question 4

if it poss. for mild to mod. laryngeal nerve damage to heal after 3ys. with voice therapy?  do those techniques need to become a way of life forever?

Accepted Answer

Laryngeal Nerve: The cause of the laryngel nerve injury is important in trying to predict the chances for recovery but ulitmately, the potential for recovery is greatest in the first year and is unlikely at 3 years.  The voice therapy techniques should be continued if you feel they are beneficial.

Question 5

can nerve damage heal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the damage does not cause the nerve to be completely cut, then healing can occur. If a nerve has been cut, it will need to be reconnected in order to grow. Nerve grows about 1 mm/day, so depending on where the injury is, it may take over a year for recovery. It is difficult after a nerve is cut to get 100% recovery, but some return of sensation can be expected after repair.

Question 6

can my facial nerve damage heal itself ?

Accepted Answer

Facial nerve: Unless the nerve was severely damaged by injury or surgery, the facial nerve inflammation and facial paralysis often recovers in time. It may take a few months in some cases and a few weeks in others. Physical therapy is worth trying.

Question 7

what is the best what to heal nerve damage? nutrition, heat ? new techniques? has va insurance

Accepted Answer

The : The treatment of nerve damage depends on just what the damage is. If a nerve is severed the treatment would most likely be surgical. If nerve damage is neuropathy the treatment would depend on the underlying cause. If a nerve is injured by compression as in carpal tunnel syndrome, the treatment is surgery to correct the compression. Nerves that are severed try to regenerate. This process occurs at about an inch a month. Nerves that are damaged by more extensive trauma may require nerve grafting. Good nutrition with a higher protein diet can help. 
If this doesn't answer your question, write in with more specifics about the kind of nerve damage you mean.

Question 8

does penile nerve damage heal itself ?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on the type and severity of the damage.

Question 9

obturator nerve damage, how long to heal?

Accepted Answer

Variable: If the nerve is cut and repaired at the original surgery, the prognosis is usually good, but recovery can take about one year. This is because the nerve regenerates only about one inch per month. Alternatively, if the extent of damage is uncertain after the original surgery, physical therapy is prescribed for three months.

Question 10

can nerve damage to sciatic nerves repair/heal itself?

Accepted Answer

Maybe, maybe not: Nerve pain from sciatica almost always (over 90%) heals itself.  Nerve damage is less predictable.  Some nerve damage is reversible, but the healing process is very slow - years.

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