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How to prevent nerve pain: control blood sugar, check B12, avoid alcohol and protect your nerves.
Not all nerve pain can be prevented, but many causes can be avoided or caught early.
Keep blood sugar under control
Diabetes is the leading cause. Regular checks, healthy eating, activity and medicines as advised reduce nerve damage. Check your feet every day.
Eat and supplement wisely
Avoid nerve toxins
Protect your nerves
Vaccines and infection care
The shingles vaccine can reduce the risk of shingles and post-herpetic pain in older adults. Treat infections early.
Stay active
Regular exercise and a healthy weight improve blood flow to nerves.
Get early help
Report tingling, numbness and weakness to a doctor early.
Remember
Blood sugar, B12 and safe habits are the strongest steps.
When to get help
See a doctor if you have burning, tingling or numbness that lasts, spreads or is linked to diabetes, or if there is weakness. Do not self-medicate for long periods, avoid unknown herbal products, and do not use oils, herbs or home remedies on infants or young children without a paediatrician's advice. In an emergency call 112 or 102.
Written By
Dr. Daksh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on
27 Sep 2022 • 06:23 PM (IST)
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