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Neuropathy in Hands Treatment in Brooklyn, NYC & NJ

When your hands don’t operate efficiently or when pain in your hands prevents you from doing your daily activities, it’s time to get some neuropathy in hands treatment. Most treatment for hand neuropathy is non-invasive, unless you’ve let it go too far, in which case you may need more invasive treatment for neuropathy in hands. At Neuro Injury Specialists, you receive the most effective hand neuropathy treatment, such as peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) and spinal cord stimulation. Call the best team in the nerve pain business today.

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    What Is Neuropathy in Hands?

    The peripheral nervous system sends signals from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. When nerve damage affects areas of the body that are outside the brain and spinal cord, it’s known as peripheral neuropathy. Tingling, numbness and pain in your hands may be a sign that you need neuropathy in hands treatment.

    Pain or loss of sensation in your hands and fingers should be evaluated by a doctor who specializes in neurological conditions. In New York and New Jersey, there’s no better choice for diagnosis and treatment of peripheral neuropathy and other forms of nerve pain than Dr. Dmitriy Dvoskin and Dr. Mark Cohen at Neuro Injury Specialists in New York and New Jersey. Therapies like peripheral nerve stimulation and spinal cord stimulation have revolutionized the treatment of neuropathy in hands.

    Neuropathy in Hands Treatment in Brooklyn, NYC & NJ

    What Are the Symptoms of Neuropathy in Hands?

    The symptoms of neuropathy in your hands may develop slowly and gradually or may appear suddenly.

    The symptoms you experience may range from mild to disabling and include:

    • Pins and needles sensation
    • Loss of sensation in your hands
    • Pain, which may be burning, shooting or stabbing
    • Sensitivity to touch
    • Difficulty holding objects in your hands, fastening buttons or tying shoes

    Neuropathy can affect just one nerve or multiple nerves. While peripheral neuropathy is more common in people who are older, symptoms of neuropathy can affect people of all ages. In many cases, damage to your nerves starts long before you experience symptoms.

    Do I Need a Doctor for Hand Neuropathy Treatment?

    Early diagnosis and treatment for neuropathy in hands gives you the best chance of controlling symptoms and preventing further damage. Symptoms of pain and numbness in the hands shouldn’t be ignored. When neuropathy is ignored, nerve damage can progress and become irreversible.

    The most valuable diagnostic tools are nerve conduction velocity testing (NCV and electromyography (EMG) testing. Correctly diagnosing your condition is the necessary first step toward effective treatment.

     

    What Are My Options for Neuropathy in Hands Treatment?

    Treatment for hand neuropathy aims to relieve discomfort and to prevent the progression of nerve damage.

    Options in treatment for hand neuropathy include:

    • Spinal cord stimulation and peripheral nerve stimulation. These tools relieve the pain from neuropathy in hands.
    • Neurostimulation. Electrodes can be placed along peripheral nerves to block pain signals.
    • Over-the-counter medications. Mild cases of neuropathy in the hands may respond to over-the-counter medication such as naproxen and ibuprofen.
    • Prescription medications. Your doctor may prescribe different medications to find one that relieves nerve pain. Some prescription medications that may be helpful include antidepressions and anti-seizure medications.
    • Topical creams. Patches and creams containing lidocaine may provide some pain relief.
    • Physical therapy. Hand and wrist exercises can help reduce neuropathic pain in the hands and arms.
    • Cognitive behavioral therapy. This type of talk therapy can be effective to reduce symptoms of chronic pain.
    • Surgery may be recommended for carpal tunnel syndrome or when hand neuropathy is caused by compression of nerves in the hand or wrist.

    If exposure to a known toxin is the cause of your neuropathy, removing the toxin can prevent further nerve damage. Bringing type 2 diabetes under control is an important part of treating diabetic neuropathy. Orthopedic devices such as wrist braces provide support for the affected hand, reduce pain and limit further nerve damage.

    What Causes Neuropathy in Hands?

    Nerve damage in the hands affects millions of people and has many possible causes. Neuropathy sometimes runs in families.

    Other possible causes of neuropathy in your hands include:

    • Diabetes. The most common cause of neuropathy is diabetes. Elevated blood sugar levels over a long period of time can lead to nerve damage.
    • Alcohol use disorder. Long-term heavy drinking can damage tissues all over the body, which includes nerve damage that affects the hands.
    • Autoimmune disorders. Neuropathy in the hands affects many people with autoimmune disorders such as lupus, Guillain Barre syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis.
    • Nutritional deficiencies. Malnutrition or deficiency in specific nutrients can be damaging to nerves, especially if you’re deficient in B6, B12, vitamin E or copper.
    • Compression of a nerve. When a nerve is compressed, it can cause pain and numbness. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a form of neuropathy in the hands that’s caused by compression of a nerve in the wrist.
    • Lack of blood flow. A temporary sensation of numbness or tingling in the hands may be felt if your arm or leg falls asleep. That’s a sign of blocked blood flow. Circulation problems can lead to permanent nerve damage.
    • Several types of infections can cause peripheral neuropathy, such as HIV, Hepatitis B or C and shingles.
    • Exposure to environmental toxins can damage nerves.

    Some types of neuropathies in hands are caused by a sudden trauma, such as a sports injury or auto accident. If there’s no apparent cause of neuropathy, it’s called idiopathic neuropathy.

    Neuropathy in hands can make it difficult or impossible to do ordinary day-to day activities. For diagnosis and treatment of neuropathy in hands or feet, or other conditions such as headachesradiculopathy or other types of nerve pain, contact Neuro Injury Specialists at the first signs of symptoms. Drs. Cohen and Dvoskin are skilled experts in pain management and work with you to identify the most effective form of treatment for your neuropathy.