Neuropathy treatment

1. What is the best way to heal neuropathy?
2. What triggers neuropathy?
3. What foods are bad for neuropathy?
4. Is there a cure for neuropathy in the feet?

What is the best way to heal neuropathy?

To help you manage peripheral neuropathy:

1. Take care of your feet, especially if you have diabetes. Check daily for blisters, cuts or calluses. ...
2. Exercise. ...
3. Quit smoking. ...
4. Eat healthy meals. ...
5. Avoid excessive alcohol. ...
6. Monitor your blood glucose levels.

What triggers neuropathy?

Nutritional or vitamin imbalances, alcoholism, and exposure to toxins can damage nerves and cause neuropathy. Vitamin B12 deficiency and excess vitamin B6 are the best known vitamin-related causes. Several medications have been shown to occasionally cause neuropathy.

What foods are bad for neuropathy?

The following foods have the potential to increase pain in neuropathy: dairy products, wheat, citrus fruits, corn, caffeine, meat of all kinds, nuts and eggs.

Is there a cure for neuropathy in the feet?

There is no cure for peripheral neuropathy but proper treatment will slow progression and address your symptoms. If the cause of the foot neuropathy is known, then treatment of the underlying cause may provide relief.