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…
Oct 8th, 2021|| Eye Problems, OSA by Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Saunri Introduction The word ‘Apnea’ means cessation of breathing. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep apnea, in which the airway becomes narrowed, blocked, or floppy during sleep, thus causing disrupted sleep, loud snoring, and frequent awakening during sleep. The prevalence…
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…
