Peripheral neuropathy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Peripheral neuropathy happens when the nerves that are located outside of the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves) are damaged. This condition often causes weakness, numbness and pain, usually in the hands and feet. It also can affect other areas and body functions including digestion and urination.
Peripheral Neuropathy: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
Peripheral neuropathy refers to any condition that affects the nerves outside your brain or spinal cord. This can happen for several reasons, from trauma to infections to inherited conditions. There are also many possible symptoms. Many causes, forms or symptoms of this condition are treatable, but this can vary widely from person to person.
Peripheral Neuropathy - Symptoms, Types and Causes - WebMD
2024年6月5日 · Peripheral neuropathy is a general term for nerve damage that causes weakness, numbness and pain, usually in your hands and feet. It can also affect other areas of your body and bodily...
Peripheral neuropathy: Causes, symptoms, treatment, and …
2024年8月19日 · Peripheral neuropathy can be caused by health conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, kidney disease, Lyme disease, shingles, and hepatitis.
Peripheral neuropathy - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Peripheral neuropathy has many possible causes. Besides a physical exam, which may include blood tests, diagnosis usually requires: A full medical history. Your health care professional will look at your medical history.
Peripheral Neuropathy | National Institute of Neurological …
2024年8月7日 · Peripheral neuropathy is either acquired, meaning it is not something the person is born with, or genetic. Acquired neuropathies can be symptomatic (the result of another disorder or condition) or idiopathic (meaning it has no known cause). Diabetes is the leading cause of peripheral neuropathy in the U.S.
Peripheral Neuropathy - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Peripheral neuropathy has many different causes. One of the most common causes of peripheral neuropathy in the U.S. is diabetes. The most common type of peripheral neuropathy is diabetic neuropathy, caused by a high sugar level and resulting in …
Neuropathy Causes: Diabetes, Alcohol, Injury, and More
2024年10月12日 · Neuropathy means that your nerves don’t work the way they should because your nerve cells, or neurons, are damaged or destroyed. It can cause changes in your: Sensory nerves, which you need to...
Peripheral Neuropathy: Symptoms, Causes, and More - Healthline
2024年7月25日 · Peripheral neuropathy occurs when your peripheral nerves don’t work properly because they’re damaged or destroyed. They might send pain signals for no reason, or not send a signal when you’re...
Peripheral neuropathy - Causes - NHS
Diabetes is the most common cause of peripheral neuropathy in the UK. Neuropathy can also be caused by other health conditions and certain medicines. In some cases, no cause can be identified and this is termed idiopathic neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy caused by either type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes is called diabetic polyneuropathy.
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