Peripheral neuropathy

Article Abstract:

The damage of the peripheral nerves results in disorders known as peripheral neuropathies, but with proper diagnosis and treatment, the pain can be managed or even prevented. Peripheral neuropathy can be treated with some pain relievers, anti-seizure medications and tricyclic antidepressants or even with alternative therapies like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and biofeedback.

United States, Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing, Medicinals and botanicals, Analgesics & Antipyretics NEC, Usage, Analgesics, Antidepressants, Tricyclic, Tricyclic antidepressants, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, Polyneuropathies

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Discovery may help identify your risk of Alzheimer's disease

Article Abstract:

Alzheimer's disease, which is characterized by gradual memory loss and slow regression of judgment, affects older adults who have the cholesterol-carrying protein, apolipoprotein E 4 (APOE 4). Although individuals testing for APOE can identify their risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, medical tests cannot diagnose the disease.

Alzheimer's disease

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Peripheral neuropathy: managing the pain and frustration

Article Abstract:

Peripheral neuropathy is a painful condition that affects the extremities and is found most often in older adults. Damage to peripheral nerves causes the pain. The ailment is commonly treated with pain relievers, tricyclic antidepressants, antiseizure drugs and other medications.

Peripheral nerve diseases, Peripheral nervous system diseases

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