neurological
Peripheral neuropathy
, often shortened to neuropathy, refers to damage or disease affecting the nerves. Damage to nerves may impair sensation, movement, gland function, or organ function depending on which nerve fibers are affected. Neuropathies affecting motor, , or autonomic nerve fibers result in different symptoms. More than one type of fiber may be affected simultaneously. Peripheral neuropathy may be acute or , and may be reversible or permanent.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Shooting pain, numbness, tingling, tremors, problems, unsteadiness
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