What is the prognosis of alcohol peripheral neuropathy in patient's who maintain abstinence?
A study of 10 patients suffering from alcohol use disorder and alcoholic peripheral neuropathy revealed resolution of clinical and electroneurographical findings upon cessation of alcohol consumption in a followup timeframe of 3 to 5 years. (Hillbom M, Wennberg A. Prognosis of alcoholic peripheral neuropathy. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 1984;47(7):699–703. doi:10.1136/jnnp.47.7.699)
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