Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is damage or disease affecting nerves, which may impair sensation, movement, gland or organ function, or other aspects of health, depending on the type of nerve affected. Common causes include systemic diseases (such as diabetes or leprosy), vitamin deficiency, medication (e.g., chemotherapy), traumatic injury, excessive...
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A nerve problem that causes pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, or muscle weakness in different parts of the body. It usually begins in the hands or feet and gets worse over time. Peripheral neuropathy may be caused by physical injury, infection, toxic substances, disease (such as cancer, diabetes, kidney failure, or malnutrition), or drugs, includ...
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nerve damage that affects the feet, legs, or hands. Peripheral neuropathy causes pain,
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<neurology> Injury to the nerves that supply sensation to the arms and legs. ... Origin: Gr. Pathos = disease ... (16 Dec 1997) ...
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polyneuropathy.
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A condition of the nervous system that usually begins in the hands and/or feet with symptoms of numbness, tingling, bburning and/or weakness. Can be caused by certain anticancer drugs.
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damage to the peripheral nerves, usually involving the feet and hands.
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Our Peripheral neuropathy Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Peripheral neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy: A problem with the functioning of the nerves outside the spinal cord. Symptoms may include numbness, weakness, burning pain (especially at night), and loss of reflexes. There are many causes of peripher...
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Nerve damage that affects the feet, legs, or hands. Peripheral neuropathy causes pain, numbness, or a tingling feeling.
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A disorder of the nerves that usually involves the feet or hands and sometimes the legs, arms and face. Symptoms may include numbness, a tingling or burning sensation, sharp pain, weakness and abnormal reflexes.
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Numbness or tingling in hands and feet due to nerve damage. Example: Feeling persistent tingling in fingers from long-term alcohol use.
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Nerve damage that affects the feet, legs, or hands. Peripheral neuropathy causes pain, numbness, or a tingling feeling.
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A condition caused by damage to the nerves in the peripheral nervous system which includes nerves that run from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body.
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A type of nerve damage most commonly affecting the feet and legs.
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