You are in Medical Library . A very general article about peripheral neuropathies. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Description Peripheral neuropathy is a common neurological disorder resulting from damage to the peripheral nerves. It may be caused by diseases of the nerves or as the result of systemic illnesses.
Many neuropathies have well-defined causes such as diabetes, uremia, or nutritional deficiencies.
In fact, diabetes is one of the most common causes of peripheral neuropathy. A common example of entrapment neuropathy is carpal tunnel syndrome, which has become more common because of the increasing use of computers. A large number of cases are of unknown cause. Treatment Therapy for peripheral neuropathy differs depending on the cause. For example, therapy for peripheral neuropathy caused by diabetes involves control of the diabetes.