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Neuropathy Computer Diagnosis

Computer-aided tests help doctors diagnose conditions involving the nerves, reports the Mayo Clinic. Autonomic and peripheral neuropathy usually is a side effect of diseases such as diabetes and cancer. A neuropathy computer diagnosis is used in conjunction with a medical history and other tests.

  1. Types

    • Various types of tests can detect nerve response to stimuli, such as sweat patterns and how fast food leaves the stomach.

    Function

    • A gastrointestinal test is one of the most common tests used for a computer diagnosis. The computer can either measure the rate at which food leaves the stomach or how the stomach muscles react to the presence of food.

    Features

    • A quantitative sudomotor axon reflex test uses electric currents to measure how sweat glands react to the warm, tingling sensations that are sent through the arms, feet and legs.

    Other Tests

    • Other computer tests are used to diagnose peripheral neuropathy. Doctors at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center report that common neuropathy computer tests include electroencephalography (EEG), computerized tomography (CT) and nerve conduction velocity (NCV).

    Significance

    • Treatment for a neuropathy condition varies depending on which organs are affected. Medication, diet and lifestyle changes often are recommended to treat the underlying causes of the neuropathy.

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