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Peripheral neuropathy develops when nerves in the body's extremities, such as the hands, feet and arms, are damaged. The symptoms depend on which nerves are affected. In the UK it's estimated almost 1 in 10 people aged 55 or over are affected by peripheral neuropathy.
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- Symptoms
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30 Απρ 2024 · Peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy develops when the peripheral nerves are damaged. The symptoms experienced depend on which nerves are affected. In the UK, it’s estimated that almost 1 in 10 people aged 55 or over are affected by peripheral neuropathy.
Symptoms of sensory neuropathy can include: pins and needles in the affected body part. numbness and less ability to feel pain or changes in temperature, particularly in your feet. a burning or sharp pain, usually in the feet.
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Treatment for peripheral neuropathy may include treating any underlying cause or symptoms. Treatment may be more successful for certain underlying causes. For example, ensuring diabetes is well controlled may help improve neuropathy, or at least stop it getting worse.
15 Οκτ 2024 · Lumbar stenosis refers to a back condition that mainly affects the legs. It occurs due to narrowing of the area of the spine that contains the nerves or spinal cord. This can lead to irritation or compression of the nerves which travel down the legs.
Peripheral neuropathy happens when the nerves that are located outside of the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves) are damaged. This condition often causes weakness, numbness and pain, usually in the hands and feet.
