Neuropathy Can Happen to All People - Neuropathy, nerve damage caused by disease, trauma to the nerve, or the side effects of systemic illness can happen to anyone.
So says Chairman of Neurophysiology and Neuroscience Study Group of the Association of Bank Indonesia Nerve Specialist (Perdossi), which is also a neurologist from the Department of Neurology Faculty of medicine / RSCM, Manfaluthy Judge. It was raised in a press conference themed "Know and Consider Neuropathy Symptoms" as well as the launch of Neuropathy Service Point, Tuesday (29/5), in Jakarta.
They are the most high-risk diabetic neuropathy is, the elderly, people with a family history of neuropathy, hypertension, smoking, consuming alcohol, patients with vascular disease, cancer, and people who take medications that can cause neuropathy, such as tuberculosis drugs in the long run.
Manfaluthy say, neuropathy experienced by one in four (26 percent) of people aged over 40 years. Parents are more likely to suffer a nervous breakdown. In diabetics, the risk increases to 50 percent.
People who have vitamin B deficiency can experience neuropathy. Vitamin B is useful for protecting and regenerating nerves.
Symptom
The initial symptoms particularly felt at the end of organ motion, such as fingers and the feet which is the "end" of the peripheral nerve panhandle. "Tingling is the earliest sign of neuropathy. Tingling occurs spontaneously without provocation, "said Manfaluthy.
Neuropathy symptoms range from mild to severe. Symptoms include a burning pain in hands and feet, numbness (numbness), cramps, muscle stiffness, tingling, weakness of body and limbs, and muscle wasting.
Chairman Mohammad Hasan Perdossi Machfoed say, neuropathy is often not recognized as a disease and is considered a common condition. In fact, neurological disorders can be prevented. If the disorder is left, can be more severe nerve damage that interfere with movement and mobility of patients. Emerging cause pain and interfere with psychological discomfort.
To prevent neuropathy, have a healthy lifestyle to avoid diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. In order for the nervous system working properly, the nutrients that help the health of nerves, such as foods containing vitamin B, should be consumed with enough. Neuropathy can be managed with the aid, nutrition, drugs, or surgery.
Neuropathy Service Point
To educate the public about neurological disorders, Perdossi cooperation with pharmaceutical companies to open Neuropathy Service Point in the number of hospitals in three cities, namely Jakarta, Surabaya, and Medan, June to late July. Neuropathy Service Point is a neurological condition where inspection service for free with a practical, easy, fast, and close.
"Examination of the Neuropathy Service Point is a noninvasive screening. Patients can sit comfortably, while the examination at specific points on the soles of the feet of patients to determine the speed of nerve conductivity, "said Manfaluthy.
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