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Peripheral Neuropathy

What are the symptoms?

The symptoms of peripheral neuropathy tend to vary depending upon the location and types of nerves affected. In most people the problems seem to commence with numbness, pain and/or weakness. Common characteristics, depending on the type of neuropathy may include muscle weakness, neuropathic pain (including - numbness, sensory disturbance, pins & needles, burning sensations etc.), and paralysis.

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Medical text written February 2001 by Dr S Ellis, Consultant Neurologist, North Staffordshire Hospital, Stoke on Trent, UK. Last reviewed June 2006 by Professor R A C Hughes, Professor of Neurology, King's College London School of Medicine, London, UK.

 

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