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How do you diagnose the cause of peripheral neuropathy from knees down and also hands and body trunk?
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If the diagnosis of polyneuropathy has been medically convincingly diagnosed, the cause may be elusive as there are scores of etiologies. The most frequent cause in the USA is diabetes, and in the world, leprosy. Blood studies and urine screens may be needed and in some cases, nerve biopsies, especially skin punch procedures are utilized.
Answered 3/12/2023
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