My father has neuropathy. what does this mean?

Neuropathy: Mononeuropathy is damage to a single nerve or nerve group, which results in loss of movement, sensation, or other function of that nerve. A polyneuropathy is a neuropathy pattern, whereby the nerve damage initially starts in both feet and may progress to involve the feet, calves, and fingers/hands. Another word for this pattern is a stocking and glove neuropathy.

Nerve problems: Neuropathy is a generic term for nerve problems. It can be from a lot of different things. For example, carpal tunnel syndrome is a form of neuropathy. Diabetes can get a form of neuropapthy, commonly in the hands in feet.