UNDERSTANDING THE CONDITION
Peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy affects nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. Causes vary and may include diabetes, nutritional problems or other illnesses.
NEUROLOGY · CONSULTATION GUIDE
Numbness & nerve symptoms
Prepare for a conversation with Dr Anup Bende at Shriji Polyclinic.
Symptoms to discuss
Tingling, burning pain, reduced sensation, weakness or poor balance may occur, often starting in the feet or hands.
How assessment works
Assessment may include neurological examination, blood tests and nerve conduction studies. NCV helps evaluate certain nerve problems but is not required for every symptom.
Treatment approaches
Care addresses the underlying cause where possible, symptom relief and protection of areas with reduced sensation. Management depends on the type of neuropathy.
Prepare for your review
Bring previous prescriptions, investigation reports and your current medication list. Write down when symptoms began and how they affect your daily life. Ask which changes to monitor and when to return for review.
When to seek prompt help
Rapidly worsening weakness, difficulty breathing or a sudden inability to walk needs urgent medical attention.
Patient education · Updated 11 October 2026 · General information, not an individual treatment plan. Further reading: NHS ↗
Start with your concerns.
Where symptoms occur, how they have changed and previous investigations.
Your consultation may include a discussion of symptoms, medical history, examination and review of existing records. Further investigations and the care plan depend on the findings; this page does not provide an individual diagnosis or treatment recommendation.
What to bring
- Any earlier NCV reports and a note of the areas affected by tingling, numbness or weakness.
- Current prescriptions and a list of medicines you take.
- Relevant reports and the questions you would like answered.
Arrange your visit
Neurology consultations: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 11 AM–2 PM and 7 PM–9 PM IST. Contact reception for availability and current fees.
Call +91 77589 88940For a medical emergency, seek immediate care at the nearest emergency department. Appointment enquiries are not monitored as an emergency service.