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Is Peripheral Neuropathy Associated With Alcoholism And PTSD?
Question: is my peripheral neuropathy related to ptsd/alcohlism could it cause the numbness and tingling in my hands and legs
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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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.
Do get back to me if you have further query
Discussion folllows
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.
Do get back to me if you have further query
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