Is Peripheral Neuropathy Associated With Alcoholism And PTSD?

Posted on Sat, 1 Jul 2017

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Question : is my peripheral neuropathy related to ptsd/alcohlism could it cause the numbness and tingling in my hands and legs

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome and thanks for your query.
Tingling and numbness in the hand and feet is likely to be due to peripheral neuropathy. Alcoholism is a cause of peripheral neuropathy. PTSD may be a cause for hyperventilation and this can lead to a tingling sensation in the extremities. This is not a true peripheral neuropathy but due to changes in the calcium ions in the blood due to hyperventilation.
Diabetes , Vitamin B12 deficiency , hypothyroidism and autoimmune diseases also can cause peripheral neuropathy.
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