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Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy
Metabolic neuropathies are nerve disorders that occur with diseases that disrupt the chemical processes in the body.
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Causes, incidence, and risk factors
In some cases, nerve damage is caused by the inability to properly use energy in the body -- often due to a nutritional deficiency. In other cases, dangerous substances (toxins) build up in the body and damage nerves.
Diabetes is one of the most common causes of metabolic neuropathies....
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Peripheral Neuropathy
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Peripheral neuropathy is the degeneration of peripheral nerves that supply mainly the distal muscles of the extremities.This syndrome is associated... Read more »
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Peripheral neuropathy
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