can nerve damage reverse itself?

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Answer 1

Variable: Generically, if only the coverings of a nerve are involved (myelin), and healing begins, it will take about 4 weeks. If the central portion of the nerve fibre is involved (axon), recovery is the speed of finger nail growth (.1 mm daily). Depends on location, causation, and whether successful treatment is available.

Answer 2

Traditional Chinese : With complete damage or loss of function, probably not.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

Some types: Some types of nerve injury can heal. For example a bruised nerve or compressed nerve can heal with time or relief of the compression. A nerve that has been cut may regrow from where it is cut if it is sewn back together.

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

It can: Although vats incisions are small, they still require cutting through skin, tissue and possibly nerves. This may lead to chronic numbness or even pain. Nerves grow back 1mm per day.

Answer 7

? Vit b12, Cod liver: The nervous system has a limited change to recover from nervous death or sick cells. Vitamin b 12 and fish oil, omega 3 ( oil from cod liver) have been recommended but reconstruction of nerve cells can be achieved only by stem cell transplant and ordering the brain to repair the affected area ( physical therapy). Check what other drs. Have to say.

Answer 8

Several ingredients: There are a few ingredients that have been well documented at enhancing nerve regeneration and providing overall nerve support. Vit B12 (methylcobolamanin) as well as acetyl l carnitine, Alpha lipoic acid, etc. I have formulated a product specifically at nerve support called neurogen® if your interested in more information www.Nutrition.Md.

Answer 9

Hard to say. : By definition, "alternative" is different than modern western medicine. Generally any drug, herb, treatment, or oil that stands up to rigorous scientific scrutiny is included in modern medicine. Many alternative practices, oils etc do not stand up to scientific scrutiny and cannot be shown to work.nor safe. Some could do serious harm. Check https://nccih.nih.gov/ for research

Answer 10

Here you go: Numbness, tingling, burning, stabbing, shooting, feels like bugs crawling on me, feels like a vise grip around me, feels like my skin is leather - just saved you a trip to another website.

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