Alcoholic polyneuropathy: A condition where damage to many peripheral nerves throughout the body results from excessive alcohol consumption. The sensory nerves tend to be affected more than the motor nerves and the legs are usually more affected than the arms. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Alcoholic polyneuropathy is available below.
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Prognosis for Alcoholic polyneuropathy: Varies depending on the severity of the condition, adherence to treatment plan and presence of other conditions. Recovery is not a quick process and can take months.
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