Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral Neuropathy
Your nerves carry information to and from the brain. They also carry signals to and from the spinal cord. You have many nerves outside of your spinal cord. They are all a part of your peripheral nervous system. They work with your brain and spinal cord. All of these parts give your body information about senses, moving, and the environment. Damage to any of the nerves outside of your brain or spinal cord is peripheral neuropathy. What you feel and where it is will depend on what nerves are affected.
Name
Peripheral Neuropathy
About this topic
Your nerves carry information to and from the brain. They also carry signals to and from the spinal cord. You have many nerves outside of your spinal cord. They are all a part of your peripheral nervous system. They work with your brain and spinal cord. All of these parts give your body information about senses, moving, and the environment. Damage to any of the nerves outside of your brain or spinal cord is peripheral neuropathy. What you feel and where it is will depend on what nerves are affected.
What drugs may be needed?
Control blood sugar,Help with pain,Suppress the immune system,Help with eating, bathroom, or sex problems
What problems could happen?
Long-term pain or nerve damage,Sores on the feet,Loss of balance, trouble walking, and a higher risk of falling,Damage to peripheral nerves can affect your blood flow and heartbeat
Body systems
Ambulatory Care,Neuromuscular and Skeletal
What are other common names?
Chemo Induced Peripheral Neuropathy,Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy,CIPN,Diabetic Neuropathy,Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy,Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy,Mononeuritis Multiplex,Mononeuropathy Peripheral,Multiple Peripheral Neuritis,Neuropathy,Peripheral Neuritis,Pins and Needles Sensation
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