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Neuropathy |
Neuropathy - Hereditary |
Neuropathy strictly speaking is any disease that affects the neurons of the nervous system. In practice it is recognized as a peripheral disorder, potentially affecting nerves anywhere except the brain or the spinal cord. Types The four major forms of nerve damage are polyneuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, mononeuropathy, and mononeuritis multiplex. The most common form is peripheral polyneuropathy, which mainly affects the feet and legs. Causes Besides diabetes, the common causes of n ...
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Neuropathy Articles
- Diabetic Neuropathies: The Nerve Damage of Diabetes
... Diabetic neuropathies are a family of nerve disorders caused by diabetes. People with diabetes can, over time, have damage to nerves throughout the body. Neuropathies lead to numbness and sometimes pa... - Peripheral Neuropathy Information Page
... Peripheral neuropathy describes damage to the peripheral nerves, the vast communications network that transmits information from the brain and spinal cord to every other part of the body. It may be ca... - Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Nervous System Healthy
... On this page: What are diabetes problems? What should I do each day to stay healthy with diabetes? What can I do to prevent diabetes from damaging my nervous system? What can I do to take care of my f...
Resources
- Diabetic Neuropathies: The Nerve Damage of Diabetes (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Neuropathy (National Women's Health Information Center)
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