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How does alcohol affect the peripheral nervous system?
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It can lead: to neuropathy, damage of the nerves or myopathy, damage to the muscles.
Answered 10/6/2018
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Definitely yes: It is well known that alcohol is a depressant of the CNS and vascular system, leading to irreversible changes in the peripheral nervous system. Additionally there is a direct neurotoxic effect of alcohol. The most frequent consequence of chronic alcohol intake is a toxic alcohol induced polyneuropathy.The symptoms include numbness of the soles, followed by discomfort of feet and legs.
Answered 5/14/2014
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