Acute neuropathies are diagnostic emergencies
Neuropathy due to diabetes and alcohol misuse can be diagnosed in
primary care, but acute neuropathies are diagnostic emergencies. In his
clinical review Hughes (p 466) summarises that neurophysiological tests can distinguish axonal from demyelinating neuropathies and that
demyelinating neuropathies are commonly inflammatory but treatable,
whereas axonal neuropathies have multiple causes. Generic management
includes foot care, ankle support, and management of neuropathic
pain.
(Credit: ROSEMAN/CMSP/SPL)
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