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Peripheral Neuropathy : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • nerve damage

Causes Overview Articles

Peripheral neuropathy
The peripheral nerves relay information from your central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) to muscles and other organs and from your skin, joints, and other organs back to your brain. Peripheral neuropathy occurs when these nerves fail to fu...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 7, 2006
Peripheral Neuropathy
Once a physician suspects a patient may be affected with from peripheral neuropathy, the diagnosis can be confirmed by a series of tests. An EMG (a recording of electrical activity in the muscles) allows the physician to see how much of a small el...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Peripheral Neuropathy
Typical symptoms of neuropathy are related to the type of affected nerve. If a sensory nerve is damaged, common symptoms include numbness, tingling in the area, a prickling sensation, or pain. Pain associated with neuropathy can be quite intense a...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Peripheral Neuropathy
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...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Specific Causes Articles

Pinched Nerve
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Nerve Compression
Nerve compression is the restriction in the space around a nerve that can occur due to several reasons. Functioning of the nerve is compromised.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Pinched Nerve
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Put a Stop to Nerve Injuries Called Stingers
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.
Source:StayWell
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