Neuropathy?: I will guess that you are referring to peripheral neuropathy. This is a condition where the peripheral nerves do not function normally. Symptoms may include loss of sensation, numbness or "incorrect" sensations arising from the affected areas. This is often seen in diabetes, where the blood flow to the peripheral nerves (through the vasa nevrorum) is reduced or completely blocked.
Answered 2/2/2017
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Peripheral Neuropath: Is a change in sensation like burning, pain, anesthesia ( lack of sensation) sensations of electricity, vibration etc.) due to alterations in the peripheral nerves. Some common causes are..Diabetes mellitus, lack of vitamin b12, intoxications with heavy metals like arsenic, plumb, hg.Also demelinating diseases ( neurological disorders) may cause it. Sometimes we do not find the cause ( idiopathic.
Answered 10/23/2017
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