Neuritis refers to an inflammation of the nerves, be it a single nerve or a series of nerves. At times, several different groups of nerves in various part of the body may be involved. This condition is known as polyneuritis.
Tingling, burning sensation and stabbing pain in affected area
The main symptoms of neuritis are a tingling and burning sensation, and stabbing pains in the affected nerves. In severe cases, there may be numbness, loss of sensation, and paralysis of the nearby muscles. Thus temporary paralysis, of the face muscles may result from changes in the facial nerve on the affected side. During the acute stage of this condition, the patient may not be able to close his eyes due to a loss of normal tune and strength of the muscles on the affected side of the face.Neuritis Causes
Presence of toxins due to faulty living habits and nutrition
The chief cause of neuritis is the presence of toxins in the and other body fluids. This could be the result of a faulty diet, wrong habits of living, overwork, nutritional deficiencies, and metabolic disturbances.
Injury or pressure over a nerve trunk
Other causes include a blow or a penetrating injury; a bad bruise or heavy pressure over a nerve trunk dislocation and fractures of the bones; certain infections; diabetes mellitus; and poisoning with insecticides, mercury, lead, arsenic and alcohol.
Neuritis Home remedies
Neuritis treatment using Soya Bean Milk
The most important among the home remedies in tile treatment of neuritis is soya bean milk. A cup of this milk, mixed with a teaspoon of honey, should be taken every night. It tones up the nervous system due to its rich concentration of lecithin, vitamin B and glutamic acid. Soya bean milk is prepared by soaking the beans in water for about twelve hours. The skin of the beans is then removed and after a thorough wash, they are turned into a fine paste in a grinding machine. The paste is mixed with water, three times its quantity. The milk is then boiled on a slow fire, and stirred frequently. After it becomes a little cooler, it should be strained through a cheesecloth and sugar added to it.
Neuritis treatment using Barley Brew
Barley brew is another effective remedy fur neuritis. It is prepared by boiling quarter of a cup of pearled barley rain in half a cup of water. Then the water has boiled down to about one-quarter, it should be strained carefully. For better results, It should be mixed with half a glass of buttermilk and the' juice of half a lime.
Neuritis treatment using Carrot and Spinach
Raw carrots and spinach have proved valuable in neuritis as both these vegetables are rich in elements, the deficiency of which leads to this disease. The quickest and most effective way in which the body can obtain and assimilate these dements is by drinking at least half a litre of the combined raw juices of carrot and spinach - 300 ml of carrot juice and 200 ml of spinach juice - daily.
Neuritis treatment using Orange Flowers
The use of orange flowers has also been found useful in neuritis. The water distilled from these flowers is a stimulating and refreshing drink, and should be taken regularly by the patient. The finest quality is one distilled from the petals of the bitter orange. Eating fresh orange flowers with honey is also 1m effective tonic for the nerves and valuable in treating neuritis, and about ten grams should be eaten daily.
Neuritis treatment using Vitamin B
All vitamins of the B group are valuable ill neuritis. A combination of vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, and pantothenic acid have proved to be of immense help in this disease; in fad, extreme pain, weakness, and numbness, in some cases, have been relieved within an hour.
Neuritis Diet
Optimum nutrition with all vitamins
The best treatment for neuritis is optimum nutrition, well assimilated with all the vitamins and other nutrients. The emphasis should be on whole grains, particularly whole wheat, brown rice, raw and sprouted seeds, milk, yoghurt, and home-made cottage cheese.
Fruit juice diet in acute cases
In severe cases the patient should be put on a short juice fast for four or five days before being given the optimum diet Carrots, beet, citrus fruits, apples, and pineapples may be used for juices.
Avoid white bread, sugar, refined cereals etc.
The patient should avoid white bread, sugar, refined cereals, meat, fish, tinned foods, tea, coffee, and condiments.
Other Neuritis Treatment
Epson salt baths
The patient should be given two or three hot baths with Epson salts weekly. He should remain in the bath for twenty-five to thirty minutes. The affected parts should also be bathed several times daily in hot water containing Epsom salts - a tablespoon of salt to a cup of hot water.
Light exercise
Walking and other moderate exercises are also beneficial in the treatment of neuritis.
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