Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy involves nerve damage causing pain, numbness, and weakness, potentially leading to disability. It affects the peripheral nervous system's communication between the brain/spinal cord and the rest of the body.

Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage affecting the peripheral nervous system, disrupting information transmission from the brain and spinal cord to the body. Symptoms include numbness, tingling, burning pain, sharp, throbbing, or electric-like pain, extreme sensitivity to touch, loss of balance and coordination, muscle weakness, or paralysis, primarily in the hands and feet. It can affect sensory, motor, and autonomic nerves. The specific symptoms and severity vary based on the affected nerves and damage extent. Severe cases can lead to significant disability. Symptoms can progress, and in some instances, irreversible nerve damage can occur. Early detection and management are crucial for mitigating long-term consequences.