Alcoholic polyneuropathy

ICD-10 Code G62.1

Alcoholic polyneuropathy

Definition

Any polyneuropathy where damage to the peripheral nervous system (including the peripheral elements of the autonomic nervous system) is associated with chronic ingestion of alcoholic beverages. The disorder may be caused by a direct effect of alcohol, an associated nutritional deficiency, or a combination of factors.

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Nervous system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Cobalamin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Mecobalamin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)