Small Fibre Neuropathy: Diagnosis & Symptom Management with MediBuddy

Small Fibre Neuropathy: Diagnosis & Symptom Management with MediBuddy

Small Fibre Neuropathy (SFN) is a disorder affecting the small nerve fibers of the peripheral nervous system. These small fibers transmit pain and temperature sensations and control autonomic functions (like sweating, heart rate).

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What Is It

Damage to these small fibers leads to various sensory and autonomic symptoms. Causes can include diabetes, autoimmune disorders, genetic factors, certain medications, or be idiopathic (unknown).

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Treatment Benefits

Accurate diagnosis and identification of underlying cause (if possible) by [Your Clinic Name] neurologist; Symptomatic pain relief; Management of autonomic dysfunction; Treatment of underlying condition to potentially slow progression.

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What to expect after Surgery

Pain and other symptoms managed/reduced; Underlying cause addressed (if identified by [Your Clinic Name] team); Improved quality of life. SFN is often chronic, focus is on symptom control and slowing progression.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Small Fibre Neuropathy?

What is Small Fibre Neuropathy?

Disorder of small peripheral nerve fibers causing pain (burning, tingling), sensory changes, autonomic issues. Diagnosed at [Your Clinic Name].

Disorder of small peripheral nerve fibers causing pain (burning, tingling), sensory changes, autonomic issues. Diagnosed at [Your Clinic Name].

What causes SFN?

What causes SFN?

Diabetes, autoimmune conditions, genetic factors, some meds, or unknown (idiopathic). [Your Clinic Name] neurologist investigates cause.

Diabetes, autoimmune conditions, genetic factors, some meds, or unknown (idiopathic). [Your Clinic Name] neurologist investigates cause.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Clinical exam, QSART, skin biopsy (gold standard for density) by MediBuddy specialists. Nerve conduction studies often normal.

Clinical exam, QSART, skin biopsy (gold standard for density) by MediBuddy specialists. Nerve conduction studies often normal.

How is SFN treated?

How is SFN treated?

Treating underlying cause if found by MediBuddy. Medications for pain (gabapentin, duloxetine etc.), managing autonomic symptoms. No cure, focus on symptoms.

Treating underlying cause if found by MediBuddy. Medications for pain (gabapentin, duloxetine etc.), managing autonomic symptoms. No cure, focus on symptoms.

Is SFN progressive?

Is SFN progressive?

Can be, depending on cause and treatment. Early diagnosis and management by MediBuddy team can help manage symptoms and potentially slow progression.

Can be, depending on cause and treatment. Early diagnosis and management by MediBuddy team can help manage symptoms and potentially slow progression.

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