Polyneuropathy
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Polyneuropathy (poly- + neuro- + -pathy) is damage or disease affecting peripheral nerves (peripheral neuropathy) in roughly the same areas on both sides of the body, featuring weakness, numbness, and burning pain.[1] It usually begins in the hands and feet and may progress to the arms and legs and sometimes to other parts of the body where it may affect the autonomic nervous system. It may be acute or chronic. A number of different disorders may cause polyneuropathy, including diabetes and some types of Guillain–Barré syndrome.[4][5][6]
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Micrograph showing peripheral neuropathy (vasculitis). Polyneuropathy is peripheral neuropathy occurring in the same areas on both sides of the body. | |
Specialty | Neurology |
Symptoms | Ataxia[1] |
Causes | Hereditary (Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease), and acquired (alcohol use disorder)[2] |
Diagnostic method | Nerve conduction study, urinalysis[3][1] |
Treatment | Occupational therapy, weight decrease (management)[1] |
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