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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).
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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What is peripheral neuropathy?
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Can peripheral neuropathy be cured?
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Does peripheral neuropathy progress?
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Can you die from peripheral neuropathy?
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How can I control peripheral neuropathy?
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I feel like I have Peripheral Neuropathy ?
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How do you deal with peripheral neuropathy?
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What are the causes of peripheral neuropathy?
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Are the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy bad?
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What can I do to address peripheral neuropathy?
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What is the main cause of peripheral neuropathy?
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Please tell me what causes peripheral neuropathy?
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What are uncommen causes of peripheral neuropathy?
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Can some medicines make peripheral neuropathy worse?
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Are there any good remedies for peripheral neuropathy?
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What happens if peripheral neuropathy is left untreated?
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What exactly is the worse peripheral neuropathy can get?
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A 47-year old asked:
What can cause peripheral neuropathy and how is it treated?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What if you can't find the cause of peripheral neuropathy?
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A 42-year old asked:
What is the common age that people get peripheral neuropathy?
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A 33-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Peripheral neuropathy?
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After being diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy can I reverse it?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What are the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy? How do I know if I have it?
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Does anyone know of a possible link between herbs and peripheral neuropathy?
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Are there symptoms or signs that indicate peripheral neuropathy has developed?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Can peripheral neuropathy become severe and debilitating in a 31 year old woman?
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A 38-year old asked:
I've had a really bad time with peripheral neuropathy, anything new on the market?
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A 41-year old asked:
Is it true you can be diagnosed with a mild form of peripheral neuropathy and be fine?
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What diagnostic testing should be done to determine if peripheral neuropathy is my problem?
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A 34-year old male asked:
Received letter from neuro. It says "no sensory signs". Does this rule out things like peripheral neuropathy ?
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