Peripheral Neuropathy
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Basics
Description
Peripheral neuropathy is a general term for peripheral nerve disorders that may affect motor, sensory, or vasomotor nerve fibers and presents with marked muscle weakness, atrophy, pain, and numbness
Etiology
Variable, depending on presentation of symptoms; refer to Differential Diagnosis
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Basics
Description
Peripheral neuropathy is a general term for peripheral nerve disorders that may affect motor, sensory, or vasomotor nerve fibers and presents with marked muscle weakness, atrophy, pain, and numbness
Etiology
Variable, depending on presentation of symptoms; refer to Differential Diagnosis
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