Alcoholic neuropathy is a disorder that occurs when alcohol abuse causes decreased functioning of the nerves. It is caused due to the toxic effect that alcohol has on the nerve tissues. Alcoholic neuropathy can also be connected to nutritional deficiencies (it has similar symptoms to the nutritional neuropathy beriberi). There are a lot of different symptoms that are associated with alcoholic neuropathy, some of which may help you be able to tell whether you have it or not.
Common Symptoms
Some typical and common alcoholic neuropathy symptoms include "pins and needles" abnormal bodily sensations (paresthesia), numbness, weakness of the muscles, difficulty urinating, heat intolerance, digestive issues, leaking urine (incontinence), nausea, vomiting or impotence for males.
Less Common Symptoms
There are various other symptoms that are associated with Alcoholic neuropathy, though less frequently than the aforementioned ones. These more rare symptoms are muscle atrophy, muscle spams or contractions, speech issues, having a hard time swallowing, drooping of the eyelids (called ptosis), dysfunctional movement, and loss of feeling or muscle function.
Coordination and Behavioral Symptoms
There are also various coordination and mental symptoms associated with alcoholic neuropathy. Some of these include agitation, aggression, hostility, confusion, clumsiness, uncoordinated movement, disturbances in the normal gait pattern, and more. If you notice any of these problems combined with the aforementioned symptoms, it is a very high possibility that you have alcoholic neuropathy.
Aches and Pains
There are various body aches and pains that are associated with alcoholic neuropathy. Some of these pains include feet and leg ulcers and sores, calf muscle cramps (and sometimes even painful, sudden and involuntary muscle contractions). These aches and pains are often combined with feelings of weakness, particularly in the limbs.
Considerations
Oftentimes, when people experience changes in either muscle sensation or strength, they occur on both sides of the body (although more commonly in the lower body than the upper body - you will notice it more in the legs than the arms). If these symptoms keep getting worse, it is very likely that you have alcoholic neuropathy (this is a key symptom).
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