Peripheral Neuropathy, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

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Peripheral Neuropathy, Symptoms, Causes and
Treatment
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Introduction

• Neuropathy is a general term used to refer to the
  malfunctions or diseases associated with the
  nerves. There are different types of nerves in
  the body and due to injuries and diseases their
  functions can be compromised. Neuropathy is
  classified according to the type of the nerve
  affected, the location of the affected nerve or
  the diseases causing the condition. The main
  types of neuropathy include autonomic neuropathy,
  cranial neuropathy, focal neuropathy and
  peripheral neuropathy. The latter is the most
  common type among patients.

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What is Peripheral Neuropathy?

• The peripheral nervous system connects the
  central nervous system, brain or the spinal cord
  to the rest of the body. These includes the arms,
  hands, feet, legs, internal organs, mouth, and
  face among other body sections. These nerves
  serve the vital role of sending or delivering
  signals from these body parts effectively forming
  a communication network throughout the body.
• Peripheral neuropathy is the condition that
  results from the damage or destruction of these
  nerves. A single nerve defect can affect the
  functioning of the entire body.

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Signs and Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy

• Among the sign and symptoms of this condition
  includes
• Numbness in various parts of the body.
• Tingling in the hands and /or feet
• Abnormal sensitivity to pain stimuli
• Abnormal sweating
• Muscle wasting
• Impaired sexual function and urination
• Digestion problems
• Paralysis

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Causes and Diagnosis

• Peripheral Neuropathy is an inheritable condition
  and can also be triggered by trauma or severe
  diseases. Traumas associated with the disease are
  caused by car accidents, sports-related injuries
  and surgical operations. Surgical procedures can
  compress, detach or severe nerves rendering them
  dysfunctional.
• Diabetes is another significant cause of
  Peripheral neuropathy. Characterized by high
  blood sugar levels, people majority of people
  with high Diabetes mellitus have certain degrees
  of the condition. Small vessel disease,
  autoimmune diseases, kidney disorders and cancers
  are other associated causes of the disease.

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