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Chemically-Induced Disorders > Poisoning > Neurotoxicity Syndromes > Alcohol-Induced Disorders, Nervous System > Alcoholic Neuropathy
Nervous System Diseases > Neurotoxicity Syndromes > Alcohol-Induced Disorders, Nervous System > Alcoholic Neuropathy
... > Mental Disorders > Substance-Related Disorders > Alcohol-Related Disorders > Alcohol-Induced Disorders > Alcohol-Induced Disorders, Nervous System > Alcoholic Neuropathy
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Nervous System Diseases > Neuromuscular Diseases > Peripheral Nervous System Diseases > Polyneuropathies > Alcoholic Neuropathy

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Alcoholic Neuropathy  

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Definition

  • A condition where damage to the peripheral nervous system (including the peripheral elements of the autonomic nervous system) is associated with chronic ingestion of alcoholic beverages. The disorder may be caused by a direct effect of alcohol, an associated nutritional deficiency, or a combination of factors. Clinical manifestations include variable degrees of weakness; ATROPHY; PARESTHESIAS; pain; loss of reflexes; sensory loss; diaphoresis; and postural hypotension. (From Arch Neurol 1995;52(1):45-51; Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1146)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Alcohol-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Alcohol-Induced Polyneuropathy
  • Alcohol-Related Autonomic Polyneuropathy
  • Alcohol-Related Polyneuropathy
  • Neuropathy, Alcoholic
  • Peripheral Neuropathy, Alcohol-Induced
  • Polyneuritis, Alcoholic
  • Polyneuropathy, Alcoholic

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