Neuropathy
Neuropathy, short for Peripheral Neuropathy, is nerve damage in the peripheral nervous system, meaning nerves outside the brain and spinal cord are involved. Neuropathy is usually a complication found in a number of medical conditions. Neuropathy can be caused by repetitive injuries, infections, metabolic problems, or physical trauma. Many people with cancer, diabetes, HIV-AIDS, liver disease, Lyme Disease, etc. experience symptoms of neuropathy. Neuropathy can bring on burning sharp pain, numbness, muscle weakness and lack of coordination. As anyone who has lived with Neuropathy knows, these conditions and symptoms can make day-to-day activities virtually impossible. Peripheral neuropathy occurs when there is damage to the peripheral nerves, the nerves that carry messages to and from the spinal cord and brain from the rest of the body. When peripheral neuropathy is caused by diabetes mellitus (a common cause), it is called diabetic neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy can also be caused ...