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Causes of Peripheral neuropathy



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List of causes of Peripheral neuropathy

Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Peripheral neuropathy) that could possibly cause Peripheral neuropathy includes:

More causes: see full list of causes for Peripheral neuropathy

Causes of Peripheral neuropathy (Diseases Database):

The follow list shows some of the possible medical causes of Peripheral neuropathy that are listed by the Diseases Database:

Source: Diseases Database

Peripheral neuropathy as a complication of other conditions:

Other conditions that might have Peripheral neuropathy as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Peripheral neuropathy. Our database lists the following as having Peripheral neuropathy as a complication of that condition:

Peripheral neuropathy as a symptom:

Conditions listing Peripheral neuropathy as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Peripheral neuropathy. Our database lists the following as having Peripheral neuropathy as a symptom of that condition:

Medications or substances causing Peripheral neuropathy:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Peripheral 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.

See full list of 28 medications causing Peripheral neuropathy


Drug interactions causing Peripheral neuropathy:

When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Peripheral 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.

  • Stavudine and hydroxyurea interaction
  • Zerit and hydroxyurea interaction
  • Zerit XR and hydroxyurea interaction
  • Stavudine and didanosine interaction
  • Zerit and didanosine interaction
  • more interactions...»

See full list of 44 drug interactions causing Peripheral neuropathy

Medical news summaries relating to Peripheral neuropathy:

The following medical news items are relevant to causes of Peripheral neuropathy:

Cause statistics for Peripheral neuropathy:

The following are statistics from various sources about the causes of Peripheral neuropathy:

Related information on causes of Peripheral neuropathy:

As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Peripheral neuropathy may be found in:

Causes of Peripheral neuropathy: Online Medical Books

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Peripheral Edema: Differential Diagnosis
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)

  • Venous insufficiency
    –Caused by incompetent venous valves
    –Skin characteristically has superficial varicose veins associated with a reddish-brown pretibial discoloration (“venous stasis skin changes”)
    –Swelling is typically worse after legs are held in a dependent position and is least noticeable after a night's sleep
  • Congestive heart failure
    –Associated with pitting peripheral edema
    –Other signs of heart failure include a third heart sound, cardiomegaly, and hepatomegaly
  • Cellulitis
    –Usually unilateral
    –Edematous legs are typically red, warm, and inflamed
    –The patient may exhibit signs of systemic toxicity with fever and leukocytosis
    • Deep venous thrombosis
      –Typically unilateral swelling
      –May exhibit a palpable cord representing a thrombosed vein
      –Homan's sign (pain in the calf with passive dorsiflexion of the foot)
      –Virchow's triad (hypercoagulable states, venous stasis, and vessel injury) are risk factors
    • Cirrhosis
      –Advanced liver disease results in hypoalbuminemia and poor venous return through cirrhotic liver tissue
      –Other stigmata of chronic liver disease include caput medusae, ascites, and spider angiomata
    • Nephrotic syndrome
      –Glomerular damage results in protein loss and decreased oncotic pressure
    • Less common etiologies (“zebras”) include filariasis (lymphatic infection by Wuchereria bancrofti worm), myxedema (seen in patients with severe hypothyroidism), Milroy's disease (congenital lymphedema), chronic lymphedema (e.g., lymphatic damage due to surgery, such as vein harvesting for CABG), and gout

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Source: In a Page: Signs and Symptoms, 2004

Peripheral Neuropathy: Differential Overview
(Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)

❑ 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

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Source: Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis, 2007


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