peripheral neuropathy
noun
: a disease or degenerative state of the peripheral nerves in which motor, sensory, or vasomotor nerve fibers may be affected and which is marked by muscle weakness and atrophy, pain, and numbness
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These infections can be especially dangerous for diabetics with peripheral neuropathy, which occurs when nerves leading to the hands and feet are damaged.
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Marlene Cimons, Washington Post, 28 July 2024
There are other disease processes, such as diabetic peripheral neuropathy, in which nerves themselves become injured.
—Rachael Rzasa Lynn, The Conversation, 25 July 2024
Most neuropathic disorders, such as peripheral neuropathy, will develop over months or longer.
—Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
Liver function tests: Alcohol toxicity can lead to peripheral neuropathy, as well as liver damage.
—Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
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Marlene Cimons, Washington Post, 28 July 2024
There are other disease processes, such as diabetic peripheral neuropathy, in which nerves themselves become injured.
—Rachael Rzasa Lynn, The Conversation, 25 July 2024
Most neuropathic disorders, such as peripheral neuropathy, will develop over months or longer.
—Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
Liver function tests: Alcohol toxicity can lead to peripheral neuropathy, as well as liver damage.
—Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
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“Peripheral neuropathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peripheral%20neuropathy. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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