Neuropathy (also known as Peripheral neuropathy) is a condition wherein the nerves of the body are damaged (from injury or disease) and thus fail to function normally. This affects the communication between the nerves and the brain. It is a fairly common condition and can affect people of all ages. It is however, more common in men and the elderly, and those with a family history of inherited neuropathy.
Neuropathy (also known as Peripheral neuropathy) is a condition wherein the nerves of the body are damaged (from injury or disease) and thus fail to function normally. This affects the communication between the nerves and the brain. It is a fairly common condition and can affect people of all ages. It is however, more common in men and the elderly, and those with a family history of inherited neuropathy.
Peripheral neuropathy is not a single condition but an umbrella term for several disorders affecting the body’s peripheral nervous system. This includes all the nerves running from the spinal cord to the arms, legs, hands, feet, skin, and muscles. One (mononeuropathy), multiple (mononeuritis multiplex) or all (polyneuropathy) nerves can be affected at a time.
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