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Peripheral neuropathy is another disease added to the long list of diseases caused due to smoking. If not taken care of at the right time it may lead to serious conditions like amputation of the feet etc.

Peripheral neuropathy is the damage of the peripheral nervous system, which is the communication network that transmits information from the brain and the spinal cord to various parts of the body. They are also responsible for the transmission of signals back to the brain from all parts of the body. Damage to these nerves may lead to interrupted or distorted message transfer between the organs and the brain. The varied symptoms of peripheral neuropathy that people come across are temporary numbness, tingling, pricking sensations, sensitivity to touch, muscle weakness, burning pain, muscle wasting, paralysis and organ or gland dysfunction. The patient may also become unable to digest food easily, maintain safe levels of blood pressure, experience normal sexual function or sweat normally. In some cases breathing becomes difficult or some organ might fail.

Treatment of peripheral neuropathy involves avoiding exposure to toxins by quitting smoking, reducing physical and emotional effects by adopting healthy habits like maintaining optimal weight, eating a balanced diet, following exercise programs under medical supervision, correcting vitamin deficiencies, avoiding alcohol consumption etc. Exercise reduces cramps, improves muscle strength and prevents muscle wasting in paralyzed limbs. Improvement in diet and dietary strategies improves gastrointestinal strategies. Quitting smoking is extremely important as smoking constricts blood vessels and hence reduces the supply of nutrients to peripheral nerves and thus worsens neuropathic symptoms. It is important to adopt the Best ways to quit smoking and avoid alcohol also.