Treating Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

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Dr. Sharon Gurm, BSc. ND, FABNO, Naturopathic Oncologist, Port Moody, BC discusses how a naturopathic oncologist can help treat chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.

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Featuring Dr. Sharon Gurm, BSc. ND, FABNO, Naturopathic Oncologist

Duration: 2 minutes, 35 seconds

Presenter: Dr. Sharon Gurm, Naturopathic Doctor, Port Moody, BC

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Treating Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

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Peripheral neuropathy is caused by chemotherapy treatments.

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Some types of chemotherapy can cause damage to the peripheral nervous system, which consists of the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.

Peripheral neuropathy can cause numbness and loss of sensation in the extremities.

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Numbness and loss of sensation usually starts in the feet and hands.

There are a few ways to prevent peripheral neuropathy.

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Peripheral neuropathy can't be prevented, but it can be managed by avoiding alcohol; using steroids, creams or opioids; and eating a healthy diet.

Low-level laser therapy can be used to help treat peripheral neuropathy.

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Also called cold laser therapy, low-level laser therapy is a treatment that may help reduce symptoms of peripheral neuropathy.

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