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Peripheral neuropathy involves dysfunction of peripheral nerves, causing tingling, numbness, or pain in hands and feet.
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Peripheral neuropathy involves dysfunction of peripheral nerves, causing tingling, numbness, or pain in hands and feet. Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav (NMC 8029, 15+ years of clinical experience) evaluates peripheral neuropathy at Kathmandu Neurology Clinic & Cognitive Center, Durbar Marg, Opposite of Yak & Yeti Hotel, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal — evidence-based, medically reviewed.
The most common pattern is length-dependent polyneuropathy starting in the feet. Causes include diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, medications, alcohol, and other metabolic or autoimmune conditions.
History, sensory examination, and nerve conduction studies/electromyography when indicated, plus laboratory assessment for contributing factors.
Address underlying cause, discuss symptom management options, foot care, fall prevention, and regular monitoring. No promised reversal in chronic cases.
Management is individualized and discussed with benefits, limitations, and follow-up.
Optimal glucose control, balanced nutrition, limiting alcohol, and early evaluation of tingling symptoms.
Supplements only help when a deficiency is present; underlying cause-directed care is needed.
If the underlying cause is corrected early (e.g., improving glucose control, treating vitamin deficiency), improvement may occur. Long-standing neuropathy is often not fully reversible.
No; neuropathy can present as numbness, burning, tingling, or weakness. Pain is one possible feature.
Very important. Better glucose control may slow progression and may improve some symptoms, especially if started early.
Foot care and fall prevention are important. Activity is generally encouraged; specific limitations depend on the severity and nature of your neuropathy.
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Reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav • Last reviewed: 2026-09-04
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Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav
Consultant Neurologist & Headache Specialist • MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), FICN (Neurology), FCNV, FIHM • NMC 8029
This condition guide was medically reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav.
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