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Peripheral neuropathy may involve damage to a single nerve or nerve group( mononeuropathy) or may affect multiple nerves(polyneuropathy).There are numerous reasons for nerves to malfunction. In many cases, no cause can be identified.
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One of the more prevalent and reasonable descriptions of how the disease is caused lies in the declining myelination of the actual nerve cells and fibers. In order to illustrate this condition, a discussion of one of the more common and most ofte...
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NERVE DAMAGE. When an individual has a peripheral neuropathy, nerves of the PNS have been damaged.
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Because peripheral neuropathy can be caused by a variety of factors, outcomes vary depending upon the reason for the nerve damage. Some causes, such as vitamin or metabolic deficiencies, can be reversed if caught early; other causes may not be rev...
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A pinched nerve is caused by some anatomical structure putting pressure on a nerve and impairing its function. This problem may occur in many different areas of the body.
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A pinched nerve is a general term that describes an injury to a nerve or group of nerves. The damage may include compression, constriction or stretching.
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Nerve compression is the restriction in the space around a nerve that can occur due to several reasons. Functioning of the nerve is compromised.There are a variety of circumstances that cause nerve compression.
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Stingers occur when the shoulder and head go in opposite directions, the head is moved quickly to one side, or the area above the collarbone is hit.
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