Millions of Americans have peripheral neuropathy. You may be wondering why you experience the tingling, numbness, weakness, and stabbing pain in your hands and feet, which are the characteristic symptoms of this type of neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is a chronic disorder of the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system involves the nerves other than
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What Is Neuropathic Pain?
Neuropathic pain refers to the sharp, throbbing, or burning pain that occurs when there is damage to the peripheral nerves— the nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord that are responsible for controlling motor coordination, movement, and sensation. Neuropathic pain is often accompanied by numbness, tingling sensation, and/or muscle weakness in the extremities.
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Neuropathy is damage to the nerves that can cause symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and weakness. Researchers and doctors have long held the connection between neuropathy and diet, in that a healthy diet can prevent or slow down the progression of neuropathy. Neuropathy is most often associated with diabetes, but it can also be due
Read MoreWhat Are the Stages of Neuropathy?
Neuropathy is a progressive condition that occurs due to damage to a single or a group of nerves outside of the central nervous system (the brain and the spinal cord). Neuropathy has various potential causes and risk factors, including diabetes, exposure to toxins, kidney failure, and vitamin deficiencies. It typically affects the extremities— the arms,
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