Question 1

can sunburn cause periphal neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Peripheral Neuropath: No.  It does not cause neuropathy.

Question 2

could nerve damage really be repaired?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: A severed or ruptured nerve theoretically can be repaired surgically, but that does not guarantee complete healing and normal function.  Nerves do have the ability to regenerate.  New connection can be made to bridge the area of injury.  This takes time and most healing will occur within the first year after injury.  Ultimately, your body will do the best it can to heal the injury.

Question 3

what can happen if i have nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Nerve damage: Nerve damage most often leads to either burning pain, weakness and numbness.

The most important thing to do is to try to identify the cause of the nerve injury and if possible to treat it.

Question 4

can a emg cause nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

No: No it cannot. It is used to diagnose nerve damage but does not cause it.

Question 5

can gout leed to nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Gout Complications: Gout complications can include joint damage, joint deformity, loss of mobility or range of motion, bone loss, tophi (chalky lumps or deposits that form underneath the skin), kidney stones, and chronic kidney disease.

The presence of tophi can cause further complications, including difficulty walking, nerve damage from tophi pressing against a nerve, and chronic skin ulcers from erosion of skin.

Question 6

why tmj can cause nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Not so: TMJ may cause nerve damage but that is not a usual manifestation of this disorder. Surgery for TMJ can result in nerve injury.

Question 7

can an er diagnose nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Definitely,: Er doctors and any doctor in general are trained to diagnosed nerve damage by providing complete neurologic examination. They also can request a consultation with a neurologist if needed. 
Take care.

Question 8

can hot water cause nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

No: Only if it hot enough to cause burns.

Question 9

could numbness cause nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

No: Numbness may be a sign of nerve irritation or nerve injury, but numbness itself does not cause nerve damage.

Question 10

will an angiogram cause nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Am amgiogram should not usually cause any  nerve damage. Since to perform an angiogram, one must access an a rtery there can be temporary discomfort while this is accessed. Rarely, while numbing or accessing the artery, the nerve can injured. This is usually transient and very rarely causes permanent discomfort.

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