Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Neuropathy) that could possibly cause Neuropathy includes:
More causes: see full list of causes for Neuropathy
Other conditions that might have Neuropathy as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Neuropathy. Our database lists the following as having Neuropathy as a complication of that condition:
Conditions listing Neuropathy as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Neuropathy. Our database lists the following as having Neuropathy as a symptom of that condition:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Neuropathy as a symptom.
This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances
may cause your symptoms.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
Read more about medication causes of Neuropathy
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Neuropathy as a symptom.
The list below is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
See full list of 6 drug interactions causing Neuropathy
The following medical news items are relevant to causes of Neuropathy:
The following are statistics from various sources about the causes of Neuropathy:
As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Neuropathy may be found in:
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❑ Diabetes
❑ Alcohol
❑ Vitamin B12 deficiency
❑ Drugs
❑ Carcinomatous
❑ Lead
❑ Guillain-Barré
❑ Tabes dorsalis
❑ Syringomyelia
❑ Polyarteritis nodosa
❑ Amyloidosis
❑ Polymyositis
❑ Pellagra
❑ Arsenic
❑ Porphyria
❑ Wallenberg syndrome
❑ Thalamic lesion
❑ Brown-Sequard syndrome
Source: Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis, 2007
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