Neuropathy, which is a condition that affects the nerves responsible for sensation and movement, can have a profound impact on an individual’s quality of life. It often shows up through a wide spectrum of uncomfortable neuropathy symptoms such as pain and numbness, and it can be present as a result of many diverse causes.
Traditional treatments for neuropathy can fall short, especially when the causes of neuropathy are complex. Many patients are seeking effective and innovative solutions that can help them return to daily activities.
At LaserLab™in Lake Mary, FL, we seek to revitalize your potential through Summus Laser treatments for neuropathy. We offer laser treatments alongside spa-like amenities with comprehensive and adjustable treatment plans that are tailored to your needs. To help you find the right solution, we will help you understand more about your condition, including the cause of your neuropathy, what neuropathy type you have, and the best treatment methods.
What Is Neuropathy?
Neuropathy is a dysfunction or damage in the nervous system. It is most often used to refer to peripheral neuropathy, which affects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. These nerves have the vital task of transmitting information between the brain and the rest of the body. When they are damaged or dysfunctional, it can lead to various neuropathy symptoms that can impact quality of life.
What Are Some Common Neuropathy Symptoms?
Symptoms of neuropathy can vary widely among individuals, based on the type of nerves affected and the location of these nerves in the body. However, there are some common neuropathy symptoms that many people with this condition experience.
Neuropathy symptoms often involve changes in sensation, particularly in the hands and feet. These can include numbness, tingling, pain, and increased sensitivity to touch. More severe cases may involve a loss of balance and coordination, making everyday tasks challenging.
Some neuropathy symptoms are related to muscle movement. This can result in weakness, cramps, and muscle wasting over time. In severe cases, this can lead to paralysis or difficulty moving parts of the body. When neuropathy affects the autonomic nervous system, which controls various bodily functions that happen automatically, like heart rate, digestion, and bladder function, symptoms may include changes in heart rate, blood pressure, bladder or bowel control, and sweating.
A Close Look at the Causes of Neuropathy
Diabetic Neuropathy: Resulting From Diabetes
As one of the most common neuropathy types, diabetic neuropathy arises as a complication of diabetes. High blood sugar levels, which are characteristic of diabetes, can injure nerve fibers throughout the body. This can happen anywhere, but it usually affects the nerves that are in the legs and feet or other extremities. The likelihood of developing diabetic neuropathy increases with the duration of the disease as well as poor control of blood sugar levels. Regular monitoring and management of diabetes can both be crucial in preventing or slowing the progression of diabetic neuropathy.
Traumatic Neuropathy: Resulting From Physical Trauma
Traumatic neuropathy results from physical injury to the nerves. Such injuries can stem from accidents, sports injuries, falls, or surgeries where nerves may be crushed, compressed, or severed, leading to the onset of symptoms. Depending on the severity and location of the trauma, symptoms can vary widely and can either begin immediately after the injury or manifest days, weeks, or months later as the nerve damage progresses.
Other Causes of Neuropathy
While diabetes and traumatic injury are the two most common causes of neuropathy, other situations and factors can lead or contribute to neuropathy such as:
- Autoimmune diseases: Conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus can cause nerve damage.
- Infections and viruses: Certain infections and viruses, such as Lyme disease, shingles, and hepatitis C, can lead to neuropathy.
- Vitamin deficiencies: Deficiencies in vitamins, especially B vitamins, can cause nerve damage. The vitamin deficiency will need to be addressed after which the nerve damage can be targeted with our laser treatments.
- Alcoholism: In some cases, excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to some of the symptoms of neuropathy.
- Cancer treatments: Neuropathy can be one of the symptoms of some chemotherapy treatments. Our treatments can be very effective at addressing peripheral neuropathy that has been caused by chemotherapy.
- Genetic disorders: Certain inherited disorders, like Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, can cause neuropathic pain.
Introducing the Summus Laser Treatment for Neuropathy
When conventional treatments don’t fully address neuropathy symptoms, many people seek alternative neuropathy treatments. The Summus Laser is a revolutionary approach to neuropathy treatment that can help to prevent further nerve damage and help heal the damage that has already taken place.
The Summus Laser is a high-powered Class IV laser with the capability to reduce inflammation, heal nerve damage, improve blood circulation, and improve the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. When this condition is addressed quickly, we can help prevent permanent nerve damage for those with diabetes, sports injuries, or other causes of neuropathy.
Our Unique Approach to Neuropathy Treatment
When you schedule a consultation with us, we will develop a neuropathy treatment plan. Often, this may look like a series of treatments condensed into a one-month period with an average of three treatments per week. Then we may move on to a management phase of one treatment per week as needed. This treatment plan may be different depending on the situation.
We offer Summus laser treatments in a spa-like setting where we utilize oxygen-infused rooms, a hydration station, adjustable tables, aromatherapy, and more to help promote your overall wellness as you receive treatments. The laser itself is comfortable, often described as a warming or tingling sensation.
The Future of Neuropathy Treatment in Lake Mary, FL
If you have neuropathy and are seeking alternative treatments for helping your body to heal, you can talk to us about our Summus Laser treatments in Lake Mary, FL. At LaserLab™, we can help you to live pain-free with treatments that promote your health and target damaged nerves. Call us today at (407) 440-9011 for more information or fill out a form online.