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What is the greatest risk factor for peripheral neuropathy?
Trauma and associated diseases, such as diabetes and HIV, are the major factors associated with this neuropathy.
What would cause a person to have peripheral neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy is primarily caused by diabetes or prolonged high blood sugar. It can also be genetic or triggered by an auto-immune disease however those with diabetes are at a significantly higher risk than the average population for developing peripheral neuropathy.
Can radiation therapy to pelvic area cause peripheral neuropathy?
Yes. It can cause the peripheral neuropathy.
What are the ethnic vulnerabilities to peripheral neuropathy?
Race has not been found as a contributing factor in the onset of peripheral neuropathy.
Can a person die from idiopathic peripheral autonomic neuropathy?
There is no usual evidence that indicates that idiopathic peripheral autonomic neuropathy is fatal.
When one has peripheral neuropathy where does one have damage?
Peripheral Neuropathy refers to the Peripheral Nervous System that controls the limbs and organs. So depending on the patient the site of damage could vary. The most common form is usually found in the legs and feet.
What is the difference between peripheral neuropathy and polyneuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy three types-Focal,Multifocal (mononeuropathy multiplex)and generalized (Polyneuropathy)
What does diffuse peripheral neuropathy affect?
Diffuse peripheral neuropathy primarily affects the limbs, damaging the nerves of the feet and hands. Autonomic neuropathy is the other form of diffuse neuropathy and it affects the heart and other internal organs
Where can you find information about peripheral neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy is the damaged to the your neurological nervous system which is caused by birth or trauma. No it is not related to your eyes, that is false.
What is the most common peripheral neuropathy treatment?
Yes, there are. I would speak to your doctor to find out what works.
What are the benefits of peripheral neuropathy treatment?
There are many benefits of peripheral neuropathy treatments. This includes reduction in pain as well as a reduction in numbness and other sensory symptoms.
What are plexopathies?
Plexopathies are a form of peripheral neuropathy (i.e., a form of damage to peripheral nerves).
