It is important to note that having a risk factor does not mean that one will get the condition. A risk factor increases one’s chances of getting a condition compared to an individual without the risk factors. Some risk factors are more important than others.
Also, not having a risk factor does not mean that an individual will not get the condition. It is always important to discuss the effect of risk factors with your healthcare provider.
The cause of Drug-Induced Neuropathy is the use of medications, which can be toxic to the nerves. Some of these include:
The condition is defined as an adverse reaction of nerves of the body to certain medication that are used for the above-mentioned conditions.
The common signs and symptoms of Drug-Induced Neuropathy include:
The signs and symptoms due to Drug-Induced Neuropathy can vary in severity from one individual to individual. Some individuals may have mild symptoms, while others, severe symptoms.
A diagnosis of Drug-Induced Neuropathy may involve:
Many clinical conditions may have similar signs and symptoms. Your healthcare provider may perform additional tests to rule out other clinical conditions to arrive at a definitive diagnosis.
Complications of Drug-Induced Neuropathy that can occur include:
The treatment for Drug-Induced Neuropathy is determined, based on the severity of the symptoms and may include the following:
Reviewing prescribed medications with a healthcare provider to determine their potential to cause neuropathy can help avoid or prevent Drug-Induced Neuropathy.
The prognosis of Drug-Induced Neuropathy is good with adequate treatment and management of the signs and symptoms. In general, Drug-Induced Neuropathy is not a life-threatening condition.
Research is actively being done to determine methods to potentially limit the adverse effects of the drugs on neurons.
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