Subacute Arsenic Neuropathy: Clinical and Electrophysiological Observations
Ashraf V Valappil1, Abraham Mammen2
1Department of Neurology, Meitra Hospital, Kozhikode, Kerala, India.
Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice
|October 12, 2019
Summary
A child developed arsenic neuropathy from traditional obesity medicine, showing slow recovery but eventual complete healing. This highlights the risk of heavy metal toxicity in ethnic remedies.
Area of Science:
- Toxicology
- Neurology
- Environmental Health
Background:
- Traditional medicines are widely used, particularly in certain regions.
- Potential for contamination with toxic elements like arsenic exists in ethnic remedies.
- Peripheral neuropathy can have diverse etiologies, including toxic exposures.


