Symptoms of Peripheral neuropathy

List of symptoms of Peripheral neuropathy:

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Peripheral neuropathy includes the 4 symptoms listed below:

• Weakness
• Numbness
• Paresthesia
• Pain

Note that Peripheral neuropathy symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Peripheral neuropathy signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.

More ways to research these symptoms: To research other symptoms use the symptom center, or to research causes of more than one symptom in combination, try our multi-symptom search.

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Peripheral neuropathy?

The list of other diseases or medical conditions that may be on the differential diagnosis list of alternative diagnoses for Peripheral neuropathy includes:

• Nerve entrapement
• Nerve compression (see Nerve symptoms)
• Diabetes mellitus
• Amyloidosis
• Rheumatoid arthritis

See the full list of 13 alternative diagnoses for Peripheral neuropathy

More about symptoms of Peripheral neuropathy:

More information about symptoms of Peripheral neuropathy and related conditions:

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Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms

Click on any of the symptoms below to see a full list of other causes including diseases, medical conditions, toxins, drug interactions, or drug side effect causes of that symptom.

• Numbness - see all causes of Numbness
• Pain - see all causes of Pain
• Paresthesia - see all causes of Tingling
• Weakness - see all causes of Weakness

Medical Books Online about Peripheral neuropathy

Medical Books Excerpts Excerpts of published medical book chapters related to Peripheral neuropathy are available from published medical books for more detailed information about Peripheral neuropathy.

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Article Excerpts About Symptoms of Peripheral neuropathy:

The most common type of peripheral neuropathy damages the nerves of the limbs, especially the feet. Nerves on both sides of the body are affected. Common symptoms of this kind of neuropathy are:

• Numbness or insensitivity to pain or temperature
• Tingling, burning, or prickling
• Sharp pains or cramps
• Extreme sensitivity to touch, even light touch
• Loss of balance and coordination.

The damage to nerves often results in loss of reflexes and muscle weakness. The foot often becomes wider and shorter, the gait changes, and foot ulcers appear as pressure is put on parts of the foot that are less protected. Because of the loss of sensation, injuries may go unnoticed and often become infected. If ulcers or foot injuries are not treated in time, the infection may involve the bone and require amputation. However, problems caused by minor injuries can usually be controlled if they are caught in time. Avoiding foot injury by wearing well-fitted shoes and examining the feet daily can help prevent amputations. (Source: excerpt from Diabetic Neuropathy The Nerve Damage of Diabetes: NIDDK)

Peripheral neuropathy as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions

When considering symptoms of Peripheral neuropathy, it is also important to consider Peripheral neuropathy as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Peripheral neuropathy may cause:

• Charcot's joints
• Diaphragmatic paralysis
• Erythema ab igne
• Lower motor neurone lesion
• Muscle weakness
• Paresthesiae
• Raynaud's phenomenon
• Skin ulceration

Peripheral neuropathy as a symptom:

For a more detailed analysis of Peripheral neuropathy as a symptom, including causes, drug side effect causes, and drug interaction causes, please see our Symptom Center information for Peripheral neuropathy.

Medical articles and books on symptoms:

These general reference articles may be of interest in relation to medical signs and symptoms of disease in general:

• Diagnostic Testing for a Diagnosis of Peripheral neuropathy
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About signs and symptoms of Peripheral neuropathy:

The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Peripheral neuropathy. This signs and symptoms information for Peripheral neuropathy has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Peripheral neuropathy signs or Peripheral neuropathy symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Peripheral neuropathy may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Peripheral neuropathy symptoms.