Patient's question:
I have a good friend who, for many years, has always said that his ten fingers always feel swollen and the tips are cold. At the same time, sometimes he also experiences numbness. Some people say this is peripheral neuropathy. How serious is this disease? Which hospital is the best for treating peripheral neuropathy? Please call out.Doctor's answer:
Generally, the causes of peripheral neuropathy may include diabetes, vitamin B1 deficiency, or vasculitis. Therefore, if treatment is needed in such cases, it is first recommended to check blood sugar levels, followed by assessing the circulation of peripheral blood vessels. If diabetes is present, blood sugar control is necessary. If there is a vitamin B1 deficiency, vitamin B1 supplementation should be administered. In summary, treatment should generally be based on the underlying cause. Peripheral neuropathy is not a particularly stubborn disease, so most hospitals can treat it. You can seek treatment from the neurology department at a local county-level third-tier hospital.