What Causes Peripheral Neuropathy: Arteries and Vitamins

Quick answer: What Causes Peripheral Neuropathy Arteries Vitamin Deficiencies affects roughly 1 in 4 adults in our practice. Effective treatment starts with a targeted diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. We treat this regularly at our Howell and Bloomfield Township practices. Call (810) 206-1402.

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What Causes Peripheral Neuropathy [Arteries & Vitamin Deficiencies?]

🦶 About 2.4% of people globally have a form of peripheral neuropathy. Among people 45 and older, that percentage rises to between 5% and 7%. I see it even more commonly.🦶

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Neuropathy, or peripheral neuropathy, is a condition characterized by damage or dysfunction of the peripheral nerves. There are numerous potential causes of neuropathy, including:

Diabetes: Diabetic neuropathy is one of the most common causes of neuropathy. High blood sugar levels can damage the nerves over time, particularly affecting the legs and feet.

Autoimmune diseases: Conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Guillain-Barré syndrome can cause inflammation and damage the peripheral nerves.

Trauma or injury: Physical injuries, such as fractures, compression, or direct trauma to nerves, can lead to neuropathy.

Vitamin deficiencies: Deficiencies in certain vitamins, such as vitamin B12, can cause nerve damage and peripheral neuropathy.

Infections: Certain viral or bacterial infections can damage nerves, including Lyme disease, shingles (herpes zoster), HIV/AIDS, and leprosy.

Alcohol abuse: Excessive alcohol consumption can cause nerve damage and peripheral neuropathy, often called alcoholic neuropathy.

Medications and toxins: Certain medications, such as some chemotherapy drugs, antiretroviral drugs, and certain antibiotics, may have a side effect of nerve damage. Exposure to certain toxins, including heavy metals like lead or mercury, can also cause neuropathy.

Hereditary or genetic disorders: Some individuals may have inherited genetic mutations that lead to neuropathy, such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

Kidney or liver disease: Impaired kidney or liver function can cause a buildup of toxins in the body, leading to nerve damage.

Cancer: Neuropathy can occur as a side effect of cancer or as a result of cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

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Dr. Tomasz Biernacki received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine in 2013; he completed his Surgical Reconstructive Foot Surgery & Podiatric Medicine Residency in 2017; he completed 2 separate traveling Fellowships in Diabetic Surgery, Skin Grafting & Nerve Surgery. He is double board certified in Podiatric Medicine and separately in Foot & Ankle Surgery. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” about himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Biernacki is a licensed podiatrist in Michigan. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Biernacki and you. It would be best if you did not change your health regimen or diet before consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.

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Medical References & Sources

• NIH NINDS — Peripheral Neuropathy
• American Diabetes Association — Neuropathy
• PubMed Research — Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment

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