Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms
Do you have any symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy? Do you even know what they are? Learn more about each symptom of this condition below and what to do if you think you may have Peripheral Neuropathy.
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Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy
Damage to the peripheral nerves often results in sensory (feeling) and motor (strength) symptoms in the:
- Arms
- Legs
- Hands
- Feet
Other parts of the body can also be affected. Symptoms depend on which nerves are involved. They can range from mild to severe and may seem worse at night. Sensations and pain may occur in the upper or lower limbs and move toward the trunk (eg, from the feet to the calves).
Symptoms include:
- Numbness or reduced sensation
- Tingling
- Pain, often a burning or sharp, cutting sensation
- Sensitivity to touch
- Muscle twitches
- Muscle weakness
- Muscle cramping
- Difficulty with walking
- Loss of coordination or balance
- Paraplegia
If untreated, peripheral neuropathy can lead to:
- Loss of reflexes and muscle control
- Muscle atrophy (loss of muscle bulk)
- Foot deformities
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Injuries to the feet that go unnoticed and become infected
- Autonomic dysfunction (sweating, bowel and bladder dysfunction, cardiovascular effects)
- Difficulty breathing
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