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Neuropathy Nugget #415 - Are GI Problems The Cause Of Your Peripheral Neuropathy?

Friday, November 03, 2023

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Nugget Day #415

Trivia Question❓

What is the estimated number of people worldwide affected by neuropathy?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Neuropathy Secrets

Nutrition is one of the most powerful tools we have for improving health, especially nerve health. The foods we eat can either repair or damage our nerves. Studies have shown that:


    • Appropriate nutrition can provide the building blocks for nerve repair
    • Reduce the risk of chronic diseases that can damage nerves
    • Enhance physical performance
    • Improve mental health
    • Support a healthy weight


Appropriate nutrition is key to creating the foundation of nerve health...

What Causes Peripheral Neuropathy?

GI problems can cause peripheral neuropathy (PN) through malnutrition, inflammation, or direct nerve damage.


Examples of GI problems that can cause PN include:

      • Celiac disease
      • Crohn's disease
      • IBS
      • IBD
      • Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy


Symptoms of PN include numbness, tingling, weakness, and pain in the feet, hands, and other parts of the body.


If you have GI problems and are experiencing symptoms of PN, see a doctor to get evaluated. There are treatments for peripheral neuropathy!

Neuropathy News

Peripheral neuropathy and gastroenterologic disorders: an overview on an underrecognized association:Gastrointestinal diseases are occasionally associated with neurologic manifestations, including peripheral neuropathies.

Autonomic and peripheral neuropathy with reduced intraepidermal nerve fiber density can be observed in patients with gastrointestinal dysmotility:Neuropathy may be a generalized disorder in patients with GI dysmotility, and not only restricted to the enteric nervous system.

Diabetic autonomic neuropathy of the gastrointestinal tract:Diabetes is a metabolic disease leading to the development of numerous health complications. Neuropathy is the most common chronic complication of diabetes.

💡 Answer to Trivia Question:

Approximately 21-22 million people worldwide are affected by neuropathy. But this only includes those diagnosed.

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