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In-Depth
Symptoms
- Symptom Checker Use this Symptom Checker to pinpoint possible causes of your medical symptoms.
Tests and diagnosis
- Electromyography (EMG) Electromyography (EMG) — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this study of the nerves.
Causes
- Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) Hypothyroidism — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of an underactive thyroid gland.
- Diabetic neuropathy Diabetic neuropathy — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this serious complication of diabetes.
Treatments and drugs
- Anti-seizure medications: Relief from nerve pain Anti-seizure drugs often are used to help control nerve pain.