Neuropathy; Isolated mononeuritis

Symptoms depend on the specific nerve affected, and may include:

• Loss of sensation
• Paralysis
• Tingling, burning, pain, abnormal sensations
• Weakness

A detailed medical history is needed to determine the possible cause of the disorder. An examination and nerve and muscle testing may show a loss of feeling, movement, or other problems with a specific nerve. Reflexes may be abnormal.

Tests may include:

• Electromyogram (EMG) -- a recording of electrical activity in muscles
• Nerve conduction tests (NCV) -- recording the speed of electrical activity in the nerves
• Nerve biopsy

Other tests may include:

• Antinuclear antibody panel (ANA)
• Blood chemistry tests
• C-reactive protein
• Imaging scans, such as MRI or CT scan
• Rheumatoid factor
• Sedimentation rate
• Thyroid tests
• X-rays

Images

Central nervous system

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Review Date: 08/27/2010
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; and Daniel B. Hoch, PhD, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)