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Peripheral neuropathy
A generic medical term for dysfunction of the nerves that carry information to and from the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord).
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Rare | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Rare | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Incurable but treatment can help
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Foot
Diabetic nerve problems
Condition
Compression neuropathies
Condition
Post-herpetic neuralgia
Condition
Neuritis
Condition
Acute inflammatory polyneuropathy
Condition
Hereditary neuropathy
Condition
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