what is a neuropathy?
Neuropathy describes a condition in which a person suffers from peripheral nerve damage often associated with an underlying disease.Though not a disease itself, neuropathy is diagnosed in many people for whom no pre-existing cause can be determined.ong-term malnutrition may result in peripheral nerve damage. Individuals suffering from diabetic neuropathy may have trouble feeling pain in their feet. Repetitive motion can cause carpal tunnel syndrome, a type of neuropathy.