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What is polyneuropathy?
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Definition: Polyneuropathy is a neurological disorder that occurs when many nerves throughout the body malfunction simultaneously.
Answered 4/14/2013
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Peripheral nerve: By definition, a polyneuropathy is a bilateral symmetrical problem with nerves in the feet and legs, and perhaps the arms also. Symptoms include numbness, tingling, pain, weakness, and perhaps atrophy. The most common cause world-wide is leprosy, but in the usa, diabetes is most common.
Answered 9/12/2013
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