Patient's question:
Lately, I don't know why I can't sleep, which is greatly affecting my work efficiency. My friend recommended checking with the neurology department. Can peripheral neuropathy undergo a lumbar puncture?Doctor's answer:
Hello, first of all, in this case, it is necessary to start with a lumbar spine examination to rule out the possibility of conditions such as lumbar disc herniation. If the diagnosis is neuritis, especially when considering Guillain-Barré syndrome, a lumbar puncture is necessary to examine whether there are any pathological changes in the nervous system. It is very important to perform brain and cervical magnetic resonance imaging to help confirm the diagnosis. Only after confirming the condition can targeted treatment be administered.