Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy refers to the damage of the nerves and the damage to the peripheral nervous system. Damage to these nerves can result from trauma injuries, infections and metabolic issues. Patients with peripheral neuropathy seem to experience symptoms distally and works its way up. Symptoms include feeling of pins and needles, pain in hands and feet, burning, loss of balance, numbness and tingling. There are a variety of classifications and about 100 types have been found. Peripheral neuropathy usually affects all nerves at the same degree of damage. Some causes could also be due to autoimmune diseases, alcoholism and vitamin deficiency.