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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 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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