neurologic disorders
Polyneuropathy
Treatment of Polyneuropathy
Treatment directed at the cause Supportive care Treatment of polyneuropathy focuses on correcting the causes when possible; a causative drug or toxin can be eliminated, or a dietary deficiency can be corrected. Although these actions may halt progression and lessen symptoms, recovery is slow and may be incomplete. are useful for relief of Neuropathic Pain (eg, diabetic burning feet). Formyelin dysfunction polyneuropathies,immune system–modifying treatments are usually used: Plasma exchange or IV immune globulin for acute myelin dysfunction Plasma exchange or IV immune globulin, corticosteroids, and/or antimetabolite drugs for chronic myelin dysfunction 