Peripheral neuropathy

Refers to damage to nerves of the peripheral nervous system.

A syndrome of sensory loss, muscle weakness and atrophy, decreased deep tendon reflexes, and vasomotor symptoms. May be caused by carbamazepine or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (maois).

Peripheral neuropathy refers to a large and diverse class of peripheral nerve disorders. The signs and symptoms associated with these disorders are often complex and require careful assessment. The neuropathies affecting infants and children can vary in course and severity. The exact causes of these disorders are not always well understood. Many of the disorders are hereditary, with a prevalence of about 1 case per 3,000 to 6,000. Symptoms may have motor, sensory, and autonomic features.

Any syndrome in which muscle weakness, paresthesias, impaired reflexes, and autonomic symptoms in the hands and feet are common. This syndrome occurs in patients with diabetes mellitus, renal or hepatic failure, alcoholism, or in those who take certain medications such as phenytoin and isoniazid. Also called polyneuritis; polyneuropathy.

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that impacts the peripheral nervous system, which includes the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. It can affect one or multiple nerves, resulting in symptoms such as sensory loss, muscle weakness, muscle atrophy, and diminished reflexes.