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	Peripheral Neuropathy Information Page: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
		Causes of acquired peripheral neuropathy include physical injury (trauma) to a nerve, tumors, toxins, autoimmune responses, nutritional deficiencies, alcoholism, and vascular and metabolic disorders.
		Acquired peripheral neuropathies are caused by systemic disease, trauma from external agents, or infections or autoimmune disorders affecting nerve tissue.
		Inherited forms of peripheral neuropathy are caused by inborn mistakes in the genetic code or by new genetic mutations.
	www.ninds.nih.gov /disorders/peripheralneuropathy/peripheralneuropathy.htm (625 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Peripheral neuropathy
		Peripheral neuropathy may involve damage to a single nerve or nerve group (mononeuropathy) or may affect multiple nerves (polyneuropathy).
		Tests for neuropathy are guided by the suspected cause of the disorder, as suggested by the history, symptoms, and pattern of symptom development.
		People with neuropathy (especially those with polyneuropathy or mononeuropathy multiplex) are prone to new nerve injury at pressure points (knees and elbows, for example).
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000593.htm (1535 words)

	The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging - Public Education - Diabetes - Neuropathy
		"Neuropathy" means "nerve disease." Diabetic neuropathy affects peripheral nerves -- those that are outside of the brain and spinal cord, such as nerves in the arms, legs, hands, and feet.
		No one knows exactly what causes diabetic neuropathy, but studies have shown that people whose blood sugar levels are not well controlled are more likely to develop it.
		The first step in diagnosing neuropathy is to tell your health care provider what you are feeling or about problems that you are experiencing.
	www.healthinaging.org /public_education/diabetes/neuropathy.php (1185 words)

	An Algorithm for the Evaluation of Peripheral Neuropathy - February 15, 1998 - American Family Physician
		An algorithmic approach to the evaluation and differential diagnosis of a patient with peripheral neuropathy is presented, based on important elements of the clinical history and physical examination, the use of electromyography and nerve conduction studies, autonomic testing, cerebrospinal fluid analysis and nerve biopsy findings.
		The number of peripheral neuropathies for which an etiology cannot be found despite extensive evaluation ranges from 13 to 22 percent.
		With an acute progressive neuropathy, a neurologic consultation early in the course of the evaluation is essential.
	www.aafp.org /afp/980215ap/poncelet.html (2925 words)

	Autonomic neuropathy - MayoClinic.com
		Neuropathy is the term for damage to your nerves.
		Autonomic neuropathy is damage to the nerves that regulate the body functions that you can't control, including the nerves that regulate your heart rate, blood pressure, perspiration and digestion, among other functions.
		Signs and symptoms of autonomic neuropathy vary depending on which nerves are affected but can range from dizziness to trouble with digestion and urination to sexual difficulties.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/autonomic-neuropathy/DS00544 (267 words)

	Diabetic Neuropathies: The Nerve Damage of Diabetes (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Diabetic neuropathies are a family of nerve disorders caused by diabetes.
		Diabetic neuropathy also appears to be more common in people who have had problems controlling their blood glucose levels, in those with high levels of blood fat and blood pressure, in overweight people, and in people over the age of 40.
		Neuropathy is diagnosed on the basis of symptoms and a physical exam.
	diabetes.niddk.nih.gov /dm/pubs/neuropathies (3153 words)

	SF AIDS Fdn: BETA 3/97 -- Peripheral Neuropathy
		Neuropathy is reported at a rate of 6-8% during the acute retroviral syndrome that often occurs shortly after infection.
		Neuropathy may affect people with asymptomatic HIV disease, manifesting in syndromes ranging from mononeuritis (inflammation of a single nerve) and mononeuropathy (disease of a single nerve), to polyneuropathies that affect multiple nerves and can lead to paralysis.
		The symptoms of CMV-related neuropathy are burning and prickling sensations in the feet (but not the hands), absence of reflexes (ankle and knee jerk response to a tap with a rubber hammer), progressive weakness and loss of sensation and, often, pain radiating from the tailbone.
	www.sfaf.org /treatment/beta/b32/b32pn.html (2590 words)

	Peripheral neuropathy
		The pathology of peripheral neuropathy is reflected in the spinal cord.
		Axonal neuropathy and distal axonopathy involving the bipolar neurons of the dorsal root ganglia cause degeneration of the central axons of these neurons in the gracile and cuneate tracts of the spinal cord.
		These uncommon neuropathies are presumed to be immune disorders in which antibodies and activated T-lymphocytes, reacting with antigens present on peripheral nerves, elicit an inflammatory and macrophage reaction that destroys myelin and axons.
	neuropathology.neoucom.edu /chapter12/chapter12Neuropathy.html (2630 words)

	NCCS: Palliative Care & Symptom Management - Side Effects - Neuropathy
		The National Cancer Institute (NCI) defines neuropathy as a problem in peripheral nerve function (any part of the nervous system except the brain and spinal cord) that causes pain, numbness, tingling, swelling and muscle weakness in various parts of the body.
		For cancer patients, neuropathy is usually triggered by chemotherapy medications — but it can be caused by or made worse by other conditions and factors, such as diabetes, kidney failure, alcoholism and malnutrition, and by injuries, exposure to toxic chemicals and infection.
		Neuropathy, when it does occur, varies widely in severity, symptoms, and duration, from person to person.
	www.canceradvocacy.org /resources/essential/effects/neuropathy.aspx (1555 words)

	Neuropathy: Detailed Information - LIVESTRONG - livestrong.org
		Neuropathy – sometimes called peripheral neuropathy – is a condition that occurs after peripheral nerve damage.
		Peripheral neuropathy symptoms are often ignored by both patients and health care professionals and frequently are not recognized as being related to peripheral nerve damage.
		Neuropathy caused by platinum chemotherapy is also difficult to cure — recovery may take 18 months to five years or longer.
	www.livestrong.org /site/c.jvKZLbMRIsG/b.670193/k.4151/Neuropathy_Detailed_Information.htm (1018 words)

	Peripheral neuropathy
		Neuropathies associated with this syndrome are mainly accompanied by motor nerve problems, but the sensory and autonomic nerves may also be involved.
		Neuropathy that is caused by drugs usually involves sensory nerves on both sides of the body, particularly in the hands and feet, and pain is a common symptom.
		Neuropathies associated with drugs, chemicals, and toxins are treated in part by stopping exposure to the damaging agent.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/peripheral_neuropathy.jsp (4025 words)

	Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy -- the Basics
		There are many different kinds of peripheral neuropathy with many different causes -- from carpal tunnel syndrome (an injury common after chronic repetitive use of the hands and wrists -- such as computer use) to Guillain-Barre syndrome (a rare, sudden paralysis).
		Neuropathies are typically classified according to the problems they cause or what is at the root of the damage.
		Neuropathy can affect a variety of nerves, those that affect muscle movement (motor nerves) and those that detect sensations such as coldness or pain (sensory nerves).
	www.webmd.com /brain/understanding-peripheral-neuropathy-basics (584 words)

	Diabetic neuropathy (nerve disease)
		Neuropathy is a common name for complications affecting the nervous system.
		An early sign of diabetic neuropathy is a lack of ability to feel vibrations, for example from a tuning fork.
		Acute neuropathy is very rare and usually goes away in a matter of weeks or months after the blood sugar level has been normalised.
	www.netdoctor.co.uk /diseases/facts/diabeticneuropathy.htm (912 words)

	Peripheral neuropathy
		Peripheral neuropathy is a term used to describe disorders of your peripheral nervous system.
		In cases where neuropathy is the result of pressure on a nerve, treatment will likely focus first on eliminating the source of the pressure.
		If toxins or medications are responsible for the neuropathy, it's critical that you stop taking the medication or avoid further exposure to the toxin to prevent the neuropathy from progressing further.
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DS/00131.html (3177 words)

	Neuropathy - Foot.com
		Diabetic Neuropathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the nerves.
		Diabetics suffering from neuropathy can develop minor cuts, scrapes, blisters, or pressure sores that they may not be aware of due to the insensitivity.
		Due to the consequences of neuropathy, daily observation of the feet is critical.
	www.foot.com /info/cond_neuropathy.jsp (525 words)

	The Neuropathy Association, Inc.: Neuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, CIDP
		We want people impacted by peripheral neuropathy to know that there are others sharing this challenge with them.
		Peripheral Neuropathy is one of the most common diseases most people have never heard of…in fact, upwards of 20 million Americans have it.
		Peripheral neuropathy is caused by damage to your body’s peripheral nerves.
	www.neuropathy.org (393 words)

	Peripheral Neuropathy (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Peripheral neuropathy is a common neurological disorder resulting from damage to the peripheral nerves.
		Although the causes of peripheral neuropathy are diverse, they produce common symptoms including weakness, numbness, paresthesia (abnormal sensations such as burning, tickling, pricking or tingling) and pain in the arms, hands, legs and/or feet.
		In entrapment or compression neuropathy treatment may consist of splinting or surgical decompression of the ulnar or median nerves.
	www.clevelandclinic.org /health/health-info/docs/1300/1318.asp?index=6105 (410 words)

	eMedicine - Diabetic Neuropathy : Article by Dianna Quan, MD
		Neuropathy is estimated to be present in 7.5% of patients at the time of diabetes diagnosis.
		The wide variability in diabetic neuropathy prevalence data is due to lack of consistent criteria for the diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy, variable methods of selecting patients for study, and differing assessment techniques.
		Neuropathy secondary to nerve infarction presents acutely with focal pain associated with weakness and variable sensory loss in the distribution of the affected nerve.
	www.emedicine.com /neuro/topic88.htm (6202 words)

	Additional Specific Types of Diabetic Neuropathy - American Diabetes Association
		Cranial neuropathy affects the 12 pairs of nerves that are connected with the brain and control sight, eye movement, hearing, and taste.
		The neuropathy begins with pain on one side of the face near the affected eye.
		Paralysis of the bladder is a common symptom of this type of neuropathy.
	www.diabetes.org /type-1-diabetes/nerve-damage.jsp (751 words)

	Simple FactSheet: peripheral neuropathy
		Peripheral neuropathy is usually felt at first as tingling and numbness in the hands and feet.
		Herpes infections that cause symptoms of peripheral neuropathy are treated with acyclovir.
		A pilot study of the safety, toxicity, and tolerability of Acetyl-L-Carnitine in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2002.
	www.aegis.com /factshts/network/simple/neurop.html (956 words)

	Neuropathy
		"My neuropathy was serious enough that I lost muscle strength in my hips as well as legs and, at its worst I was dragging one leg when (barely) walking and could not sit in a chair without falling into it.
		As to whether it helps the neuropathy I cannot say, but I always have a good night's sleep which is a benefit.
		The neuropathy is certainly something I can live with and more than a fair tradeoff for eight plus years of remission.
	www.lymphomation.org /side-effect-neuropathy.htm (965 words)

	Neuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy - neurologychannel
		Peripheral neuropathy is a general term referring to disorders of peripheral nerves.
		Peripheral neuropathy can be broadly categorized by the type of nerve that has been damaged.
		Peripheral neuropathy can be caused by disease; nerve compression, entrapment, or laceration; exposure to toxins; or inflammation.
	www.neurologychannel.com /neuropathy (558 words)

	InteliHealth:
		Diabetic neuropathies occur in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and they are most common in people whose blood glucose (blood sugar) levels have not been well controlled.
		Although the various forms of diabetic neuropathy can occur in people who have had diabetes for a short time, they are most likely to affect those who have had the disease for more than a decade, and they are more common in people older than 40.
		Because diabetic neuropathy is caused by abnormally high levels of blood glucose, diabetics can help to prevent this problem by regulating their blood sugar levels intensely.
	www.intelihealth.com /IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/35072/35113/204311.html?d=dmtHealthAZ (1749 words)

	Auditory Neuropathy
		Auditory neuropathy is a hearing disorder in which sound enters the inner ear normally but the transmission of signals from the inner ear to the brain is impaired.
		The number of people affected by auditory neuropathy is not known, but the condition affects a relatively small percentage of people who are deaf or hearing-impaired.
		Some health professionals believe it may be especially difficult for children with auditory neuropathy to learn to communicate only through spoken language because their ability to understand speech is often greatly impaired.
	www.nidcd.nih.gov /health/hearing/neuropathy.htm (1203 words)

	Lymphoma Information Network - Peripheral Neuropathy
		Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) is damage to the nerves in the extremities (non-brain).
		Often a fair percentage of chemotherapy and radiotherapy induced neuropathy is temporary - the nerves recover or regenerate in a matter of weeks.
		The Neuropathy Association is dedicated to help those with peripheral neuropathy (PN) in the US and the Neuropathy Trust helps those in the UK.
	www.lymphomainfo.net /conditions/pn.html (362 words)

	Diabetic neuropathy
		Diabetic neuropathy is a nerve disorder caused by diabetes mellitus.
		Diabetic neuropathy may be diffuse, affecting several parts of the body, or focal, affecting a specific nerve and part of the body.
		Treatment of diabetic neuropathy is usually focused on treating the symptoms associated with the neuropathy and addressing the underlying cause by improving the control of blood sugar levels, which may heal the early stages of neuropathy.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/diabetic_neuropathy.jsp (858 words)

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