Peripheral neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a term used to describe diseases of the peripheral nervous system. It includes cranial nerves, the limbs and trunk. In fact, all the nerves that do not belong to the central nervous system including brain and spinal cord, peripheral nerves are.



Neuropathy may affect a single nerve (mononeuropatie) or more (polyneuropathy). Ensure communication between the brain nerves and muscles, skin, internal organs and blood vessels. When you are affected, the nerves no longer communicate properly, leading to symptoms such as pain and paresthesia.



Peripheral neuropathy often occurs in diabetics or people suffering from autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. Some deficiencies of vitamins, drugs and alcoholism can also affect peripheral nerves.



Treating the underlying disease may cure some cases of peripheral neuropathy. In other cases, the treatment of peripheral neuropathy can be focused on reducing pain. Peripheral nerves have an amazing capacity for regeneration, Neurotrophic factors and new treatments or gene therapy may provide more chances for recovery in the future.