brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
Polyneuropathy
Treatment of Polyneuropathy
Treatment of the cause Relief of pain Sometimes physical and occupational therapy Specific treatment of polyneuropathy depends on the cause, as for the following: Treatment : Treatment , Surgery for Cancer : An Treatment : Autoimmune Disorders : Drugs and toxins: Stopping the drug or avoiding exposure to the toxin can sometimes reverse the polyneuropathy. Antidotes are available for certain drugs and toxins and can reverse some toxic effects. Excessive amounts of vitamin B6:If the vitamin is stopped, polyneuropathy may resolve. If the cause cannot be corrected, treatment focuses on relieving pain and problems related to muscle weakness. Physical therapy sometimes reduces muscle stiffness and can prevent muscles from shortening and becoming stiff. Physical and occupational therapists can recommend useful assistive devices. Some drugs that are usually not considered pain relievers can lessen Neuropathic Pain . They include the antidepressant 