When nerve tissue is damaged by excessive alcohol consumption.
To make a diagnosis, your doctor will perform a physical exam, review your medical history, and review your symptoms.
Be prepared to answer the following questions:
- How severe and frequent your symptoms are;
- How much alcohol you drink and how often.
Your doctor may order certain diagnostic tests to determine the cause of your neuropathy:
- Blood tests;
- Nerve conduction studies;
- Electromyography;
- Nerve biopsy.
The most effective way to treat alcohol-induced neuropathy is to stop drinking alcohol. Of course, this is not an easy challenge for alcohol lovers, so to overcome your craving for alcohol, you are encouraged to join appropriate groups, consult a therapist, attend cognitive behavioral therapy, or undergo medication treatment.
Source:
https://www.healthline.com/health/alcoholism/alcoholic-neuropathy
