| peripheral neuropathy |
Nerve damage, usually affecting the feet and legs; causing pain, numbness, or a tingling feeling. Also called "somatic neuropathy' or "distal sensory polyneuropathy."
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| peripheral neuropathy |
Dysfunction of the peripheral nerves, which can be seen in patients with diabetes, alcoholism, uremia, nutritional deficiencies, or toxic exposure. Symptoms are numbness, tingling or burning sensations of distal limbs symmetrically. Electrodiagnostic testing can be helpful in distinguishing peripheral neuropathy from other nerve disorders.
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| peripheral neuropathy |
A condition of the nervous system that usually begins in the hands and/or feet with symptoms of numbness, tingling, burning and/or weakness. Can be caused by certain anticancer drugs.
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| peripheral neuropathy |
Damage to the nerves supplying the legs. Sometimes seen in diabetic cats.
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| peripheral neuropathy |
Nerve damage caused by a systemic illness such as diabetes.
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