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Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral Neuropathy

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Disease Profile

Peripheral neuropathy is a disorder of peripheral nerves causing numbness, pain, tingling, weakness, and autonomic dysfunction, with etiologies including diabetes, toxins, infections, and immune conditions.

Category: neurological disorder
Prevalence: Peripheral neuropathy affects an estimated 20 million people in the United States.

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