axonal neuropathy

[denise339]

I've been diagnosed with A.N.. What are the long term effects of this .Even with treatment,what can I expect physically in the years to come?

[barneveld365]

Can you have dizziness with this?  Heart arrythmias

[mini_d]

Hello,

Neuropathy is the name given in general to the diseases that afflict the nerves. Axonal neuropathy is that in which the axons are affected. There are different reasons for this and the course of the disease and response to treatment depends on the actual cause of the disease. If the cause of the disease is treated, the damage to the axons can be stopped from progressing.

Axonal neuropathies, depending on the cause can affect either the sensory nerves or the motor nerves. If it is the sensory nerves, it usually starts as pins and needles sensation or burning sensation and can eventually progress to numbness or can directly appear as numbness. When the effected region of the body becomes numb, it may become difficult to perform tasks with that part, even if the motor system remains unaffected, because sensory signals are necessary for proper functioning of the motor system. When the motor system is affected it too eventually leads to loss of functioning of muscles. Most times both systems are involved.

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