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Medicines for neuropathy: treating the cause and relieving nerve pain, with cautions.
Treatment of neuropathy has two parts: treating the cause and easing the symptoms. A doctor should guide both.
Treating the cause
Medicines for nerve pain
Medicines for other symptoms
Treatment for dizziness on standing, constipation or bladder problems in autonomic neuropathy.
Cautions
Remember
Relief takes days to weeks. Follow your doctor's plan and do not self-medicate.
When to get help
See a doctor if you have numbness, tingling, burning pain or weakness that lasts more than a few days, especially with diabetes. Avoid long self-medication and 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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