Peripheral neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is the general term that refers to disorders of peripheral nerves. The peripheral nervous system is made up of the nerves that branch out of the spinal cord to different parts of the body.

Peripheral neuropathy is a relatively common neurological disorder that results from damage to the peripheral nerves. It can be caused by a number of diseases of the nerves or be the result of a systemic illnesses. Many of the peripheral neuropathy's have a well established causes such as diabetes, alcoholism, uremia, AIDs, or nutritional deficiencies. Diabetes is, by far, one of the most common cause of peripheral neuropathy. Other less common causes of peripheral neuropathy include exposure to to cold or radiation, a few medicines, toxic substances, vascular or collagen disorders, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma and rheumatoid arthritis.

Futher information on peripheral neuropathy from ePodiatry and on peripheral neuropathy from Podiatry Arena. You can ask a question about peripheral neuropathy at the Foot Health Forum.

Croydon Total Footcare can offer foot care advice to those with peripheral neuropathy.