Definition:
Neuritis is a term used to describe a general inflammation of the peripheral nervous system, affecting either a single nerve or a series of nerves in various parts of the body.
Diagnosis:
Diagnosis for neuritis depends on the particular nerve or nerves affected. Diagnostic steps may include physical examination, imaging studies and possibly a biopsy of sample tissue.
Treatment:
Since neuritis can be triggered by high levels of toxins in bodily fluids, an important step in treatment is to impose drastic dietary and lifestyle changes. Self-care remedies may include incorporating the following in one's daily diet: soya bean milk, barley brew, carrots, spinach, orange flowers, and vitamin B.
Symptoms and Signs:
Symptoms of neuritis vary according to the specific nerve or nerves involved. However, in general, neuritis manifests with a tingling or burning pain, along with: paresis, paresthesia, anesthesia, hypoesthesia (or numbness), wasting, paralysis, and disappearance of reflexes.
Causes:
Neuritis may be triggered by a number of underlying conditions such as: herpes simplex; shingles; Guillain-Barre syndrome; diphtheria; and diabetes. Constant exposure to toxins due to unhealthy living habits and poor nutrition is also a major risk factor. In addition, heavy pressure or injury on a nerve trunk - such as in chemical, physical, or radiation injury - can also trigger neuritis.
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