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Symptoms of Alcoholic Neuropathy
Symptoms of Alcoholic Neuropathy
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Alcoholic Neuropathy includes the 17 symptoms listed below:
- Numbness in legs and feet
- Clumsiness
- Weakness in limbs especially legs
- Ulcers on legs and feet
- Sores on legs and feet
- Cramps in calf muscles
- Pain in legs and feet
- Muscle wasting
- Dizziness
- Confusion
- Slurred and incoherent speech
- Gait disturbances
- Uncoordinated movement
- Amnesia
- Speech irregularities
- Restlessness
- Agitation
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Alcoholic Neuropathy?
The list of other diseases or medical conditions that may be on the differential diagnosis list of alternative diagnoses for Alcoholic Neuropathy includes:
- Neuropathy
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Other types of neuropathy
- Other causes of neuropathy
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- Agitation - see all causes of Agitation
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- Confusion - see all causes of Confusion
- Cramps in calf muscles - see all causes of Muscle cramps
- Dizziness - see all causes of Dizziness
- Gait disturbances - see all causes of Gait disturbances
- Muscle wasting - see all causes of Muscle atrophy
- Restlessness - see all causes of Restlessness
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Alcohol-related disorder:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Because the person with alcohol dependence may hide or deny his addiction, and may temporarily manage to maintain a functional life, assessing for alcohol-related disorder can be difficult. Note physical and psychosocial symptoms that suggest alcohol-related disorder. For example, the patient’s history may suggest a need for daily or episodic alcohol use to maintain adequate functioning, an inability to discontinue or reduce alcohol intake, episodes of anesthesia or amnesia (blackouts) during intoxication, episodes of violence during intoxication, and interference with social and familial relationships and occupational responsibilities. Many minor complaints may be alcohol-related. The patient may report malaise, dyspepsia, mood swings or depression, and an increased incidence of infection. Observe the patient for poor personal hygiene and untreated injuries, such as cigarette burns, fractures, and bruises, that he can’t fully explain. Note any evidence of an unusually high tolerance of sedatives and opioids.
Although each person abusing alcohol may present in his own unique way, secretive or manipulative behavior may be a manifestation of the patient’s denial of the severity of his addiction. Suspect alcohol-related disorder if the patient uses inordinate amounts of aftershave or mouthwash. When confronted, the patient may deny or rationalize the problem. Alternatively, he may be guarded or hostile in his response and may even sign out of the hospital against medical advice. He also may project his anger or feelings of guilt or inadequacy onto others to avoid confronting his illness.
Chronic alcohol abuse brings with it an array of physical complications, including malnutrition, cirrhosis of the liver, peripheral neuropathy, brain damage, and cardiomyopathy. Assess for these complications in a patient with alcohol-related disorder. (See Complications of alcohol use.)
After abstinence or reduction of alcohol intake, signs and symptoms of withdrawal — which begin shortly after drinking has stopped and last for 5 to 7 days — may vary. The patient initially experiences anorexia, nausea, anxiety, fever, insomnia, diaphoresis, and tremor, progressing to severe tremulousness, agitation and, possibly, hallucinations and violent behavior. Major motor seizures (alcohol withdrawal seizures) can occur during withdrawal. Suspect alcohol-related disorder in any patient with unexplained seizures. (See Signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.)
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Because people with alcohol dependence may hide or deny their addiction and may temporarily manage to maintain a functional life, assessing a patient for alcoholism can be difficult. However, there are various physical and psychosocial symptoms that can facilitate assessment.
The patient’s history may suggest a need for daily or episodic alcohol use to maintain adequate functioning, an inability to discontinue or reduce alcohol intake, episodes of anesthesia or amnesia (blackouts) during intoxication, episodes of violence during intoxication, or interference with social and familial relationships and occupational responsibilities.
Many minor complaints that the patient may have may also be alcohol related. He may mention malaise, dyspepsia, mood swings, depression, or more infections. Note any evidence of an unusually high tolerance for sedatives and narcotics.
Secretive behavior is another indication. When confronted, the patient may deny or rationalize his problem with alcohol. Alternatively, he may be guarded or hostile in his response. He also may project his anger or feelings of guilt or inadequacy onto others to avoid confronting his illness.
With chronic alcohol abuse, the patient may experience malnutrition, cirrhosis of the liver, peripheral neuropathy, brain damage, or cardiomyopathy.
After abstaining from alcohol or significantly reducing his intake, the patient may experience signs and symptoms of withdrawal, and they may last for 5 to 7 days. The patient initially experiences anorexia, nausea, anxiety, fever, insomnia, diaphoresis, and tremor, progressing to severe tremulousness, agitation and, possibly, hallucinations and violent behavior. Major tonic-clonic seizures (known as rum fits) can occur during withdrawal. Suspect alcoholism in any patient with unexplained seizures.
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
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