Alcohol-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Charleston SC

What is alcohol-induced peripheral neuropathy in Charleston SC? Alcohol-induced peripheral neuropathy (AIPN) is a condition affecting the nerves of the feet and hands due to excessive alcohol consumption. This can happen to people of all ages. It is not uncommon to have another event such as surgery to trigger the start of symptoms. In these cases the symptoms were sub clinical or not quite there yet until the trauma of a surgery or even a stressful event occurred.

The feet are particularly vulnerable to AIPN because they are furthest from the heart, followed by the hands. Symptoms can range from mild numbness and tingling to severe pain, significantly impacting daily activities such as walking and sleep. Once symptoms begin, they typically progress, with variations in speed depending on individual health factors like diabetes, which can accelerate nerve damage.

Treatment Options for alcohol-induced peripheral neuropathy in Charleston SC

Conventional treatment often involves painkillers such as gabapentin to try to mitigate symptoms. In most cases once the symptoms begin, the neuropathy continues even if alcohol consumption is reduced or eliminated. There have been no clinical outcomes using medication that will reverse the underlying cause of AIPN.

Fortunately, there are often regenerative options. Our proven therapies help patients with alcohol induced neuropathy on a regular basis.