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Is it possible for alcohol to cause numbness in the body?

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You bet it can: Alcohol associated with nutritional deficiency can clearly cause both large and small fibre neuropathy issues, and needs attention to prevent worsening.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/2/2014

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