Mononeuropathy Research
Mononeuropathy is a disorder of peripheral neuropathy in which a single
nerve or group of nerves have loss of movement or sensation. Most often
this condition is caused by physical injury. Prolonged pressure
on the nerve will cause swelling which damages the myelin sheath that
protects the nerve or damage the axon which is part of the nerve cell.
There are many causes of the nerve damage such as prolonged cramped
position of a body part, an underlying disease that needs to be
treated, prolonged loss of sleep, a serious accident, a job that
requires tiring and prolonged repetition of the same operation, and
improper use of crutches or prosthetics.
Symptoms of mononeuropathy include numbness and decreased sensation,
symptoms related to one part of the body, tingling or burning pain,
weakness, and abnormal sensation. The nerve damage in this disorder
slows or destroys the communication from the injury to the brain.
In many instances, the patient will recover completely without
treatment with physical therapy and proper nutrition; however, anyone
with the above symptoms should be promptly under care of a neurologist
for diagnosis and most effective treatment. An early diagnosis and
treatment will benefit the person since early detection will provide
the best protection. A doctor may identify this disease just by
interviewing the patient to get the history and symptoms of the
disease. If needed, x-rays, CT scans and MRI scans are
helpful. The doctor has many options for treatment and if it does
not respond to physical therapy and natural treatments, drugs or
surgery may be needed.
Regardless of the treatment a healthy lifestyle of physical therapy
and appropriate nutrition will not only help this condition, but almost
any health problem. To learn more about a healthy lifestyle, view
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