Peripheral neuropathy occurs when the delicate peripheral nerves connecting the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body suffer damage. Diabetes mellitus is among the most frequent causes in India.
Symptoms of Nerve Damage
- Gradual onset of numbness, prickling, or tingling sensations in the feet or hands.
- Sharp, jabbing, throbbing, or burning nerve pain, often worse at night.
- Extreme sensitivity to touch (allodynia), where even a light bedsheet causes discomfort.
- Muscle weakness in feet or hands, leading to frequent tripping or dropping objects.
How NCV (Nerve Conduction Velocity) Testing Helps
NCV tests quantify the speed and amplitude of electrical signals along peripheral nerves, identifying whether the problem lies in the protective myelin sheath (demyelination) or the nerve axon itself.
Effective Neuropathy Management
Achieving tight glycemic control, supplementing deficient neurotropic vitamins (B12), and utilizing specialized neuropathic pain modulators provide significant relief and promote nerve healing.
