Peripheral Neuropathy Definition

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Neuropathy resulting from damage to the peripheral nervous system and characterized by symptoms such as numbness, burning, muscle weakness, and organ dysfunction. Peripheral neuropathy can be caused by physical trauma, a systemic disorder such as diabetes mellitus or peripheral vascular disease, or an autoimmune disorder.
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Peripheral Neuropathy Sentence Examples

  • According to the Mayo Clinic, peripheral neuropathy is a condition that causes numbness and pain in the hands and feet.

  • Common underlying causes include diabetes and peripheral neuropathy.

  • In peripheral neuropathy (PN), nerve damage in the extremities (e.g., the legs and feet) causes numbness, pain, and burning.

  • Diabetic shoes are frequently required because excess glucose can cause a condition called peripheral neuropathy in the feet.

  • A poorly fitting shoe can rub against a toe, bringing on an infection, but due to peripheral neuropathy and weak circulation, the patient neither feels nor fights the infection.

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