Diagnosis and course

If a sensitivity disorder persists for a longer period of time, a medical examination is urgently required. This is the only way to determine whether it is a temporary nerve irritation or a serious illness that needs treatment. The responsible specialist calls himself a neurologist and first asks the patient in the so-called anamnesis interview about the exact sensations and observations.

In this way he finds out how long the symptoms have been present and whether possible causes are already known. Previous illnesses, previous operations, family diseases and regular medication are also asked. In addition, a physical examination is then performed and a blood sample is taken in the laboratory.

In addition, the neurological examination (reflexes, temperature sensation, pain sensation, etc.) is also performed. In addition, further examinations can help to establish this:

Magnetic resonance imaging,
Computer tomography,
Brain water examination
Allergy test

Treatment

A sensitivity disorder is treated according to its cause. If a nerve is pinched, it must be freed by massage, gymnastic exercises or surgery to achieve an improvement of the symptoms.In cases of dysesthesia or hyperesthesia, it may be advisable to take pain-relieving medication to reduce the normal stimuli perceived as pain. Treatment with antidepressants is possible, which often help to improve the symptoms.

If a stroke occurs, intensive care medicine must be used immediately. Otherwise, permanent damage or even death may result. If the sensitivity disorder is observed as a side effect of a drug, the corresponding medication must be discontinued under medical supervision.

If bacteria have led to an infection that causes irritation of the nerves with the following sensitivity disorder, the affected person must be treated with antibiotics as soon as possible. In addition, severe alcohol abuse can also lead to sensitivity disorders. In this case, a withdrawal cure as well as an accompanying intake of vitamin B1 is recommended to stop the progressive destruction of nerve fibers.

In diabetics, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is necessary to keep them within a healthy range. The intake of alpha-lipoic acid is also helpful. In most cases, it is not possible to avoid taking medication permanently in the presence of persistent sensitivity disorders.