It is important to protect an extremity with reduced sensation from being injured. This may include checking the temperature of bath water to prevent burns , change in footwear, frequent inspection of shoes to reduce injury caused by pressure or objects in the shoes, or other measures. Extremities should be guarded to prevent injury from pressure. Use of alcohol should be stopped to reduce progression of the damage. Prognosis Damage to nerves from alcoholic neuropathy is usually permanent and may be progressive if alcohol use continues.
Symptoms vary from mild discomfort to severe disability.
The disorder is usually not life threatening, but may severely compromise the quality of life. Please read it.