Definition
Damage or dysfunction of peripheral nerves causing numbness, tingling, burning, or weakness in the hands and feet.
Neuropathy
conditionNeuropathy is damage to or malfunction of the peripheral nerves, the nerves that carry signals between the spinal cord and the rest of the body. It typically causes numbness, tingling, burning or weakness, often starting in the feet and hands. Diabetes is a common cause. Doctors assess it through examination of sensation and reflexes and with nerve conduction studies.
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