Peripheral neuropathy can result from traumatic injuries, infections, metabolic problems, inherited causes and exposure to toxins. One of the most common causes of neuropathy is diabetes. People with peripheral neuropathy usually describe the pain as stabbing, burning or tingling.

CT or MRI scans can look for herniated disks, pinched nerves, also called compressed nerves, growths or other problems affecting the blood vessels and bones. Nerve function tests. Electromyography (EMG) measures and records electrical activity in …

2024年3月30日 · Your surgeon can bypass a damaged section of nerve by connecting a healthy nerve to restore function. If you have a serious nerve injury, surgery can restore function to critical muscles by transferring tendons from one muscle to another.

2022年7月7日 · The nerve damage affects the messages sent between the brain and other organs and areas of the autonomic nervous system. These areas include the heart, blood vessels and sweat glands. Diabetes is the most common cause of autonomic neuropathy.

2024年3月30日 · A nerve injury can affect the brain's ability to communicate with muscles and organs. Damage to the peripheral nerves is called peripheral neuropathy. It's important to get medical care for a peripheral nerve injury as soon as possible.

2022年4月29日 · High blood sugar can lead to nerve damage in feet and other areas of the body. Know the signs and how to take steps to prevent this diabetes complication.

2025年1月17日 · We both have a lot of pain, numbness and muscle weakness issues. He had ulnar nerve transposition surgery on both arms to regain use of his fingers and stop the pain. I often get pain in my neck that goes down into my arms.

2024年10月13日 · The short explanation is you have a ruptured disc that has grown bone spurs like a shelf and is flattening your spinal cord at C5-C6 along with arthritis causing compression of the nerve roots where spinal nerves exit the spinal cord.

2014年5月5日 · — A recent Mayo Clinic Proceedings article links some nerve damage after hip surgery to inflammatory neuropathy. Historically, nerve damage from hip surgery has been attributed to mechanical factors caused by anesthesiologists or surgeons, such as positioning of the patient during surgery or direct surgical injury of the nerves.

2023年7月8日 · Does anyone else have a problem with itchy scalp due to neuropathy? I've been through the Dermatologist route, tried natural and medicated prescribed shampoos and lotions, had pruitis tests - not excema, psoriasis, etc., and antihistamines.