by Dr.Manvir Bhatia/ Ananya-24th June 2023 What is inflammation? Inflammation is a very natural way in which the body protects itself from any sort of harm. There are two types of inflammation: chronic and acute. The acute type happens when we are hurt badly or get cut. This is the time our immune system sends…
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia/Ananya, Dated-1st June 2023 Toxic neuropathy is a condition in which toxic substances damage the nerves. It is a form of peripheral neuropathy. Thus, the nerves going to our hands and legs go are affected. Common causes for toxicity are : It is very important to know the cause of the neuropathy to…
23rd February 2021 by Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Saunri Causes of Peripheral Neuropathies Genetic Causes: Disorders such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Disorder and Hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies (HNPP) are some the genetic causes of Peripheral Neuropathies. Recently, a study published Neurology Genetics in 2020 found that a mutation in the dystonin (DST) gene affected…
18th Feb 2021-Dr.Manvir Bhatia/Saunri Peripheral Neuropathy Damage to the peripheral nerves causes a group of conditions termed Peripheral Neuropathy. The causes of Peripheral Neuropathy range from a variety of hereditary conditions such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, metabolic conditions such as diabetes which is one of the leading causes, and autoimmune conditions such as Guillain-Barre syndrome. Symptoms…
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Saunri-18th January 2021 Peripheral Neuropathy (PNP) Peripheral neuropathy is a term used for a group of conditions that cause damage to the peripheral nerves. It affects between 5 to 2400 per 10000 people in India. Peripheral Neuropathy can be of two types, axonal neuropathy or demyelinating neuropathy. Depending on the duration…
