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 from damage to the peripheral nerves. It can be cause by a number of diseases of the nerves or as be the result of a systemic illnesses. Many of the peripheral neuropathy's have a well established cause such as diabetes, alcoholism, uremia, AIDs, or nutritional deficiencies. Diabetes is, by far, one of the most common causes 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.

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