title: Treatment of peripheral neuropathies.
abstract: There are three general approaches to treatment of peripheral neuropathy. First, an attempt should be made to reverse the pathophysiological process if its nature can be elucidated. Second, nerve metabolism can be stimulated and regeneration encouraged. Third, even if the neuropathy itself cannot be improved, symptomatic therapy can be employed. This review outlines the options available for each approach.
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism / Q000628:therapy; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000628:therapy; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005732:Gangliosides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006562:Herpes Zoster / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008661:Metabolism, Inborn Errors / Q000628:therapy; D010265:Paraproteinemias / Q000628:therapy; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy*; D011115:Polyneuropathies / Q000628:therapy; D011129:Polyradiculoneuropathy / Q000628:therapy; D011164:Porphyrias / Q000628:therapy; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011743:Pyrimidines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014511:Uremia / Q000628:therapy; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants; D005732:Gangliosides; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs; D011743:Pyrimidines; C020375:isaxonine