Peripheral neuropathy is a general term that describes many conditions caused by damage to the peripheral nervous system.
Peripheral neuropathy occurs when the nerves outside the spinal cord and the brain are damaged.
It causes decreased sensation, pain, numbness, tingling, and sometimes weakness.
Cause of Peripheral neuropathy
Many types under neuropathy are called “idiopathic” or of unknown cause. However, several conditions can trigger the problem, such as:
Chronic kidney disease
Injuries
Infections
Guillain-Barré syndrome
Some autoimmune disorders
Some kinds of cancer
Chronic liver disease
Signs and Symptoms of Peripheral neuropathy
General symptoms of peripheral neuropathy typically include:
Prickling or tingling sensations in specific body parts
Feeling of pins and needles
Burning or sharp pain
Numbness
Weakness
Reduced sensitivity to pain
poorer ability to feel changes in temperature
However, symptoms of peripheral neuropathy can vary depending on the specific type of neuropathy.
