Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy


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Peripheral neuropathy symptoms occur when there is damage to one of the peripheral nerves.

There are many causes of peripheral neuropathy such as diabetes, alcohol, vitamin B12 deficiency, and kidney disease.


The symptoms of peripheral neuropathy are characterized by numbness of the hands and feet. The symptoms of peripheral neuropathy generally occur in a stocking and glove distribution.


Sometimes peripheral neuropathy symptoms can be associated with weakness.

 

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Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy often do not lead directly to the underlying diagnosis and many symptoms can be misleading. Please review all concerns and information found on this website with your health care provider.