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What are the other causes of peripheral neuropathy if there is no history or diagnosis of diabetes or alcohol abuse?

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Many: Many causes of peripheral neuropathy: peter dyck wrote a 2-volume textbook (2992 pages). Common causes: diabetes, thyroid conditions, others hormonal conditions, toxins (alcohol, insecticides, chemotherapy, lead, arsenic, agent orange, others), rheumatoid, lupus, vitamin deficiencies, copd, peripheral vascular conditions, & infections/immune conditions. In 30% of people, no cause can be found.

Answered 4/15/2015

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Need evaluation: There are other causes and other types: 1. Vitamin deficiencies 2. Autoimmune diseases 3. Malignancy 4. Poisons 5. Genetic causes 6.Liver disease 7. Kidney disease 8. Thyroid 9. Infected 10. Cancer chemotherapy 11. Trauma this enumerates some other causes besides alcohol and diabetes.

Answered 4/9/2013

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Dr. Missid Ghanem answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Chronic Anxiety: Chronic high anxiety that is unattended to, could lead to peripheral neuropathy. Rule of thumb, since the mind and the body are so closely connected, make sure to attend to yourself psychologically/emotionally as well as physically in addressing any "medical condition".

Answered 12/13/2014

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Many possibilities: Numbness can occur from various reasons. Some potential causes include vitamin deficiency, nerve damage, nerve compression, alcohol over consumption, side effects of different medications, or as a result of different systemic medical conditions such as diabetes. Get evaluated by a professional to determine the diagnosis. Treatment is based on the diagnosis.

Answered 3/25/2014

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