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alcoholic neuropathy

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alcoholic neuropathy,
a paralysis affecting the peripheral nerves as a result of alcohol consumption. Also called alcoholic paralysis.

alcoholic neuropathy
Pseudotabes, alcoholic polyneuropathy Neurology A nutritional neuropathy 2º to chronic alcohol abuse, exacerbated by specific nutritional deficiencies–eg, thiamin–vitamin B1 and vitamin B12 deficiency Clinical Burning pain and weakness of legs with atrophy and fasciculations, paresthesia, usually acral in distribution, ↓ tactile and position sense, ataxia, ulcers of immobile parts; sensory defects, muscle weakness and cramps, heat intolerance, impotence, dysuria, dysphagia, speech impairment, diarrhea, constipation Treatment Diet, vitamin B12


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