Neurological Conditions
Alcoholic polyneuropathy
Moderate
ICD-10: G62 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: शराब से तंत्रिका क्षति · தமிழ்: மது பாதிப்பு நரம்பு நோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮದ್ಯದಿಂದ ನರಗಳ ಹಾನಿ · తెలుగు: మద్యం వల్ల నరాల నష్టం · বাংলা: মদ্যপানজনিত স্নায়ু ক্ষতি · मराठी: दारूमुळे मज्जातंतूंचे नुकसान · ગુજરાતી: દારૂથી ચેતા નુકસાન
About this condition
This is nerve damage in the arms and legs caused by long-term heavy alcohol consumption and poor nutrition. It causes painful tingling, numbness, and weakness that typically starts in the feet and spreads upward. Complete alcohol abstinence, vitamin supplementation (especially B vitamins), and physical therapy are crucial for preventing progression.
Common symptoms
numbness in feet and hands
tingling sensation
muscle weakness
burning pain
difficulty walking
loss of balance
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | शराब से तंत्रिका क्षति · हाथ पैर में सुन्नपन · शराब जनित न्यूरोपैथी · झुनझुनी |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | மது பாதிப்பு நரம்பு நோய் · கை கால் உணர்வின்மை · எரிச்சல் வலி · நடக்க சிரமம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಮದ್ಯದಿಂದ ನರಗಳ ಹಾನಿ · ಕೈ ಕಾಲು ಮರಗಟ್ಟುವಿಕೆ · ಜುಮ್ಮೆನ್ನುವಿಕೆ · ನಡೆಯಲು ತೊಂದರೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | మద్యం వల్ల నరాల నష్టం · చేతులు కాళ్ళు తిమ్మిరి · మంట నొప్పి · నడవడంలో ఇబ్బంది |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মদ্যপানজনিত স্নায়ু ক্ষতি · হাত পা অবশ · ঝিনঝিন · হাঁটতে অসুবিধা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | दारूमुळे मज्जातंतूंचे नुकसान · हात पाय सुन्न होणे · मुंग्या येणे · चालण्यात अडचण |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | દારૂથી ચેતા નુકસાન · હાથ પગમાં સુન્નતા · કળતર · ચાલવામાં તકલીફ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Alcoholic polyneuropathy?
numbness in feet and hands, tingling sensation, muscle weakness, burning pain, difficulty walking, loss of balance.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Alcoholic polyneuropathy common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Alcoholic polyneuropathy?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 24 hours.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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