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Neuropathy Treatment in New Delhi

Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. It commonly produces burning, tingling, numbness or weakness, often starting in the feet and gradually progressing upwards.

Medically reviewed 2026-08-08 · Dr. Sudheer Pandey, DrNB Neurology

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What is Neuropathy?

Identifying the cause is essential, because many forms of neuropathy are treatable when addressed early. Diabetes is the most common cause, but vitamin deficiencies, autoimmune conditions, infections and medications can all be responsible.

What are the symptoms of Neuropathy?

Common symptoms include the features below. Patterns vary — a neurologist matches your history to the right diagnosis rather than treating a single symptom in isolation.

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Burning or tingling in feet or hands

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Numbness — 'walking on cotton'

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Sharp electric-shock-like pains

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Weakness in feet or grip

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Loss of balance, especially in the dark

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Sensitivity to light touch

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Foot ulcers that heal slowly

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Cramping at night

What causes Neuropathy?

Identifying the cause guides treatment. These are frequent contributors — your evaluation may reveal one factor or a combination.

Diabetes

The single most common cause worldwide.

Vitamin B12 Deficiency

An eminently reversible cause if detected in time.

Alcohol Excess

Long-term alcohol use directly damages peripheral nerves.

Autoimmune Disease

Conditions like GBS or CIDP need specific immunotherapy.

Thyroid & Kidney Disease

Metabolic disturbances can produce neuropathy.

Medication & Toxins

Some chemotherapy and exposures can damage nerves.

How does Dr. Sudheer treat Neuropathy?

Care is personalised after examination and targeted tests. The usual pathway has three stages:

Diagnosis

Cause work-up with glucose, B12, thyroid and autoimmune blood tests plus nerve conduction study and EMG to define axonal versus demyelinating patterns.

Treatment Plan

Treat the driver (diabetes, deficiency, toxins), add neuropathic pain medicines, foot-care counselling and physiotherapy for balance when sensory loss increases fall risk.

Follow-up

Review pain scores, glucose and foot health; escalate to immune work-up if weakness progresses rapidly or exams suggest CIDP or another treatable neuropathy.

When should I seek urgent care for Neuropathy?

• Rapidly progressing weakness
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Loss of bladder or bowel control
• Severe pain not controlled by usual measures

Frequently asked questions about Neuropathy

Direct answers patients ask before booking a neurology consultation.

Many cases improve significantly once the underlying cause — such as vitamin B12 deficiency or poor diabetes control — is treated early. Long-standing axonal damage may leave residual numbness even after pain improves.

Blood tests for diabetes, vitamins, thyroid and autoimmune markers are usual first steps, followed by a nerve conduction study with EMG to confirm, characterise and grade the neuropathy pattern.

Small-fibre neuropathy commonly causes night-time burning and pins-and-needles in the feet. Specific neuropathic pain medicines and better glucose control can give substantial relief for most patients.

Tight blood sugar control, regular foot inspection, proper footwear and early neurology review when tingling starts markedly reduce the risk of progression and of ulcers or falls later on.