ABSTRACT – Peripheral Neuropathy refers to the condition that causes damage to peripheral nerves. These nerves carry information from...
Peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral Neuropathy refers to the condition that causes damage to peripheral nerves. These nerves carry information from brain and spinal cord to rest of the body. Peripheral nervous system also send sensory information to Central nervous system. It affects different nerves of brain which impacts on other nerve locations in different ways.
Types –
Sensory Neuropathy
Motor Neuropathy
Autonomic Neuropathy
CAUSES –
Certain bacterial and viral infections
Diabetes
Hereditary factors
Tumors
Bone marrow disease
Autoimmune disease
Alcohol
Exposure to poisonous substances
Vitamin deficiencies
Accidents, injuries, traumas