Peripheral Neuropathy »
What is a peripheral neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy is disorder of nerve(s) apart from the brain and spinal cord. Patients with peripheral neuropathy may have tingling, numbness, unusual sensations,
weakness, or burning pain.
What causes a peripheral neuropathy?
There are many possible causes of peripheral neuropathy,
including:
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Shingles (post herpetic neuralgia)
- Vitamin deficiency, particularly B12 and folate
- Alcohol
- Autoimmune diseases, including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or Guillain-Barre syndrome
- AIDS, whether from the disease or its treatment,
syphilis, and kidney failure
- Inherited disorders, such as amyloid polyneuropathy or
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
- Exposure to toxins, such as heavy metals, gold...
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