what is neuropathy caused from
The commonest cause of peripheral neuropathy is diabetes. 2,9. High blood sugar levels causes damage to the walls of the tiny blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the nerves in the ends of the hands and feet, and the essential organs in the body (eyes, kidneys, heart). Infections-damage can be caused to peripheral nerves by some infections including shingles, HIV infection and Lyme disease. 2  Guillain-Barre barrÃ© syndrome is the name given to a specific type of peripheral neuropathy triggered by.  infection