Causes of Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy also induces fatigue, numbness and discomfort, usually in the hands and feet, as a result of damage to the nerves beyond the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves). It can affect other parts of the body as well. Your peripheral nervous system transfers information to the rest of the body from your brain and your spinal cord (central nervous system). Sensory input is often sent from the peripheral nerves to the central nervous system.

Traumatic injuries, illnesses, metabolic disorders, inherited causes, and exposure to toxins may result in peripheral neuropathy. Diabetes is one of the most common causes. The pain is usually characterised by people with peripheral neuropathy as stabbing, burning or tingling. Symptoms improve in many situations especially if triggered by a treatable illness. You can now cure neuropathy pain by drugs.

Symptoms- Any nerve has a particular role in your peripheral system, but the symptoms depend on the type of nerve affected. Nerves are divided into:-

• Sensory nerves that get stimuli from the skin, such as temperature, discomfort, vibration or touch,

• Motor nerves that govern the movement of muscles

• Autonomic muscles, such as blood pressure, heart rate, metabolism, and bladder, regulate functions

Peripheral neuropathy indications and symptoms can include:-

• Gradual onset of numbness in your feet or palms, prickling or tingling, which may extend upward through your legs and arms

• Pain that is sharp, jabbing, throbbing or burning

• Extreme contact sensitivity

• Pain during things that do not cause pain, such as when you place weight on them or when they are under a towel, pain in the feet

• Lack of coordination and deterioration

• Weakness of muscles

• Feeling as if you're wearing socks or gloves when you're not

• If motor nerves are impaired, paralysis

If it affects autonomic nerves, signs and symptoms can include:-

• Intolerance of Heat

• Excessive perspiration or being unable to sweat

• Problems of the intestine, bladder or digestion

• Blood pressure changes, causing dizziness or lightheadedness

One nerve (mononeuropathy), two or three nerves in separate locations (multiple mononeuropathy), or more nerves may be affected by peripheral neuropathy (polyneuropathy). An example of mononeuropathy is Carpal tunnel syndrome. Many persons with peripheral neuropathy suffer from polyneuropathy.