sensorimotor polyneuropathy…

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central nervous system, polyneuropathy, sensorimotor, sensorimotor polyneuropathy, decrease in movement, sensation associated, nerve damage, sensorimotor polyneuropathy, form of peripheral neuropathy, damage to nerves other than the brain, spinal cord, not a disorder but occurs, disorders involving damage to multiple peripheral nerves, polyneuropathy, sensorimotor polyneuropathy, systemic, widespread, process that damages nerves, loss, the myelin sheath, covering, the nerve cell, slows conduction, the nerve, likewise, axon, nerve fiber, nerve cell damaged, damage to nerves include any condition that results in pressure on nerves, inflammation, decreased blood flow, connective tissue disorders, similar conditions, disorders, cause sensorimotor polyneuropathy vary greatly, ranging from acute, chronic conditions to unknown causes, causes, sensorimotor polyneuropathy, alcoholic neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, chronic inflammatory neuropathy, guillain-barre syndrome, neuropathy, drugs, weakness of any area, facial weakness, weakness, the arms, legs, difficulty walking, difficulty using the legs, feet, difficulty using the arms, hands, legs, feet, difficulty swallowing, decreased sensation of any area, pain, burning, tingling, abnormal sensation of any area, numbness, loss of sensation, in the arms, legs, symptoms of sensorimotor neuropathy, develop gradually over weeks to years, occur on both sides, progress from distal, far, center, areas to proximal, center, portions, a neuromuscular examination shows sensory, movement abnormalities, pattern of slow progression, of weakness, sensation changes, sensation deficits, a symmetrical pattern, progress from distal areas to proximal locations, reflexes decreased, absent, muscle weakness, paralysis, the affected area present, a muscle twitch, fasciculations, muscle atrophy apparent, an emg, a test of electrical activity in muscles, indicate the type, degree of peripheral nerve injury, nerve conduction tests, indicate the loss, the myelin sheath, slow conduction rate, degeneration, the axon, the nerve cell, normal conduction rate, tests, guided by the suspected cause, the disorder, x-rays, scans, blood tests, tests, goals of treatment include finding the cause, maximizing self-care ability, independence, controlling symptoms, treated whenever possible, such things, controlling blood sugar levels, diabetics, abstaining from alcohol, taking daily nutritional supplements, medications, treatments, hiv, causing the problem, changed, maximize self-care and independence, physical therapy, vocational therapy, occupational therapy, orthopedic interventions recommended to promote self-care ability, independence, exercises, retraining, increase muscle strength, control, appliances wheelchairs, braces, splints, provide mobility, help support an extremity so that it, control of symptoms, safety, important consideration, neuropathy, lack of muscle control, increase the risk of falls, injuries, decreased sensation, increase the risk of falls, injuries, the person is unable to perceive a potential source of harm, difficulty in movement, the use of railings, removal of obstacles, loose rugs, slip on the floor, people experiencing difficulty, sensation include awareness, the lack of sensation, compensation, specific measures, the use of adequate lighting, lights left on at night, testing of water temperature, bathing, use of protective shoes, closed toes, low heels, similar measures, decreased sensation should check feet, affected area, bruises, open skin areas, injury, go unnoticed, become severely infected, shoes, checked inside frequently, grit, rough spots, injure the feet, patients, sensorimotor neuropathy, evaluated by a podiatrist to reduce the risk of injury, feet, neuropathy, prone to new nerve injury at pressure points, knees, elbows, should avoid prolonged pressure on these areas from leaning on the elbows, crossing the knees, in similar positions, over-the-counter analgesics, prescription analgesics needed to control pain, neuralgia, various other medications, reduce the stabbing pains that some people experience, anticonvulsants, phenytoin, carbamazepine, neurontin, tricyclic antidepressants, whenever possible, medication use, avoided, minimized to reduce the risk of side effects, positioning, keeping bedclothes off a tender body part, measures helpful to control pain, the sensorimotor polyneuropathy, successfully treated, damage is limited, axon, myelin sheath, leaving the cell body intact, possibility of full recovery from peripheral neuropathy, extent, the disability, from no disability to partial, complete loss of movement, function, sensation, nerve pain quite uncomfortable, persist, prolonged period, occasionally the disorder causes, severe, life-threatening symptoms, partial, complete loss of movement, partial, complete loss of control of movement, partial, complete loss of sensation, difficulty swallowing, recurrent, unnoticed injury to any part, deformity, loss of movement, sensation of a part, the body occurs, early diagnosis, treatment increase the chance of controlling the symptoms, prevention, depending on the cause.