Alcoholic Polyneuropathy
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Alcoholic polyneuropathy is progressive damage to the peripheral nerves associated with prolonged and excessive alcohol consumption, which usually affects the sensation and strength of the hands and feet.
Common symptoms: numbness, tingling, burning, or weakness in the limbs, cramps, and balance problems that tend to start in the feet.
Common causes: the direct toxicity of alcohol on the nerves and nutritional deficiencies, especially of B-group vitamins, which frequently accompany chronic consumption.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist is the one who studies the nerve involvement, while the general practitioner or the emergency physician may step in during flare-ups. If you notice persistent abnormal sensations in the limbs, it is worth having a professional review your case and guide the next steps.
Data on 53 doctors who treat alcoholic polyneuropathy
Which specialist treats alcoholic polyneuropathy?
Alcoholic polyneuropathy should be evaluated by an emergency medicine doctor, especially if there are acute symptoms, who determines the appropriate initial management.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in alcoholic polyneuropathy
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Alejandra Elizabeth Villagrán Guerrero
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Frequently asked questions
What is alcoholic polyneuropathy?
Alcoholic polyneuropathy is progressive damage to the peripheral nerves associated with prolonged and excessive alcohol consumption, which usually affects the sensation and strength of the hands and feet.
Which doctor treats alcoholic polyneuropathy?
Alcoholic polyneuropathy should be evaluated by an emergency medicine doctor, especially if there are acute symptoms, who determines the appropriate initial management.