Medical treatment can alleviate discomfort, and some therapies may help prevent the progression of peripheral neuropathy.
What Is Peripheral Neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathyis damage of the peripheral nerves.
The Feeling of Neuropathy in Hands
Neuropathy is usually a gradual process.
The nerve damage can begin months or years before symptoms develop.
Symptoms of hand neuropathy usually begin in the tips of the fingers before progressing to the hands or arms.
Sometimes, the variation in discomfort can occur without any pattern.
Peripheral neuropathy can affect the feet before it affects the hands.
Tiny distal nerve branches are more susceptible to damage.
Why Do I Have Neuropathy in My Hands?
Neuropathy develops due to nerve damage.
Several different medical conditions and risk factors can cause damage to the body’s nerves.
Nerve damage can occur due to inflammation, lack of proteins, or toxin exposure.
Common causes of hand neuropathy include:
Nerves are protected by fatty insulation calledmyelin.
Usually, with hand neuropathy, the physical examination will identify diminished sensation in the fingers and hands.
Additionally, reflexes are diminished, and weakness may result.
It is directed toward the cause.
Treatments include:
These treatments may help prevent neuropathy from getting worse.
If intervention begins at an early stage, it can prevent the condition from causing significant symptoms.
Sensory loss and weakness can lead to injuries and infections.
you could have an increased chance of hurting your hands without full strength.
Doing things like buttoning buttons or shaving can be difficult when you lose motor control.
Specialists you might need to see include:
Summary
Neuropathy of the hands is common.
It can develop as part of peripheral neuropathy that affects the hands and feet.
Hand neuropathy can develop specifically due to carpal tunnel syndrome.
Peripheral neuropathy may cause discomfort, diminished sensation, and weakness.
Treatment of peripheral neuropathy includes symptomatic management and treatment of the underlying cause.
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