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Alcoholic Polyneuropathy

Symptoms

Alcoholic Polyneuropathy Symptoms

Early symptoms of alcoholic polyneuropathy include:

Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet
Burning sensations in the hands and feet

This may progress to:

Muscle weakness
Muscle aches
Impotence
Difficulty urinating
Orthostatic hypotension

A drop in blood pressure when standing

Faintness
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Diarrhea

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Related Topics:

Diabetic neuropathy
Leg pain (bilateral)
Numbness and tingling
Numbness of both legs
Peripheral neuropathy
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Last Updated: Mar 17, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Alcoholic Polyneuropathy References:

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Oishi M, Mochizuki Y, Suzuki Y, Ogawa K, Naganuma T, Nishijo Y, Mizutani T. Current perception threshold and sympathetic skin response in diabetic and alcoholic polyneuropathies. Intern Med. 2002 Oct;41(10):819-22.