Alcoholic neuropathy
Alcoholic neuropathy
Motor nerves
Motor nerves
Autonomic Nerves
Autonomic Nerves
Central nervous system
Central nervous system


Alcoholic neuropathy

Alternative Names:
Neuropathy - alcoholic; Alcoholic polyneuropathy

Prevention:

Avoid or minimize alcohol use. Total abstinence from alcohol may be necessary for persons with alcoholism.




Review Date: 1/17/2002
Reviewed By: Galit Kleiner-Fisman MD, FRCPC, Department of Neurology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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