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Oh My… Myeloneuropathy Nutrient Deficiencies

Written by ODX Admin | Dec 4, 2024 10:15:00 AM

Myeloneuropathy is a condition where damage occurs to both the spinal cord and peripheral nerves, leading to symptoms like difficulty walking, weakness, and numbness or tingling in the hands and feet.

Deficiencies in certain nutrients—especially vitamin B12, folate, vitamin E, and copper—can cause or worsen this condition. Early detection through medical testing is important, as these deficiencies often mimic other neurological disorders and can result from factors like poor diet, certain medications, surgeries, or chronic alcoholism. Recognizing and treating these nutritional deficiencies promptly can lead to significant improvement in symptoms.

Common nutritional, metabolic, and toxic causes of myeloneuropathy: Etiology, diagnosis, and treatment

Source: Garg, Ravindra Kumar et al. “Approach to a case of myeloneuropathy.” Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology vol. 19,2 (2016): 183-7. doi:10.4103/0972-2327.182303 This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License,

 

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