Peripheral neuropathy

Introduction: Peripheral neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy: Peripheral neuropathy is a common neurological disorder resulting from damage to the peripheral nerves. It may be caused by diseases of the nerves ... more about Peripheral neuropathy.

Peripheral neuropathy: Nerve damage causing sensory changes to toes, feet, legs or hands. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Peripheral neuropathy is available below.

Symptoms of Peripheral neuropathy

• Weakness
• Numbness
• Paresthesia
• Pain

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Causes of Peripheral neuropathy

• Diabetic peripheral neuropathy - diabetes is a very common cause
• Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome - a genetic syndrome causing peripheral neuropathy
• Uremia
• AIDs
• Nutritional deficiencies

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Treatments for Peripheral neuropathy

• Treatment depends on the underlying cause
• Chromium - possibly used for treatment of related chromium deficiency
• Vitamin B1 - possibly used for related vitamin B1 deficiency
• Vitamin B6 - possibly used for related vitamin B6 deficiency

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Prognosis for Peripheral neuropathy

Prognosis for Peripheral neuropathy: Recovery from peripheral neuropathy is usually slow. Depending on the type of peripheral neuropathy, the patient may fully recover without residual effects or may partially recover and have sensory, motor, and vasomotor (blood vessel) deficits. If severely affected, the patient may develop chronic muscular atrophy. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Peripheral Neuropathy Information Page: NINDS)

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Types of Peripheral neuropathy

• Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
• Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
• Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome

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Article Excerpts about Peripheral neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a common neurological disorder resulting from damage to the peripheral nerves. It may be caused by diseases of the nerves or as the result of systemic illnesses. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Peripheral Neuropathy Information Page: NINDS)

Definitions of Peripheral neuropathy:

Diseases of the peripheral nerves external to the brain and spinal cord, which includes diseases of the nerve roots, ganglia, plexi, autonomic nerves, sensory nerves, and motor nerves. - (Source - Diseases Database)