Q: Which doctor should I consult for peripheral neuropathy?
A: A neurologist should be consulted for all nerve related disorders.
Q: Can pre-diabetes cause peripheral neuropathy?
A: Pre-diabetes is a condition where the blood sugar levels are high, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Pre-diabetes as such cannot cause peripheral neuropathy. But people with pre-diabetes are at risk of developing diabetes. It is uncontrolled diabetes that leads to peripheral neuropathy in the long-term.
Q: Can the effects of peripheral neuropathy be reversed?
A: It is not possible to reverse the effects of peripheral neuropathy. But by managing the underlying conditions like diabetes, treating infections and controlling alcoholism, peripheral neuropathy can be stopped from getting worse.