Peripheral Neuropathy and Related Diseases: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2024) | Viewed by 19293
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Peripheral neuropathy, a result of damage to the nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves), often causes weakness, numbness, and pain, usually in the hands and feet. It can also affect other areas and body functions including digestion, urination, and circulation. It can result from traumatic injuries, infections, metabolic problems, inherited causes, and exposure to toxins. One of the most common causes is diabetes.
Every nerve in your peripheral system has a specific function, so symptoms depend on the type of nerves affected. (sensory nerves, motor nerves, and autonomic nerves). Peripheral neuropathy can affect one nerve (mononeuropathy), two or more nerves in different areas (multiple mononeuropathy), or many nerves (polyneuropathy). Carpal tunnel syndrome is an example of mononeuropathy. Most people with peripheral neuropathy have polyneuropathy.
Several tests may be used to diagnose peripheral neuropathy and its underlying cause:
- Blood tests;
- Imaging tests;
- Nerve function tests;
- Other nerve function tests;
- Nerve biopsy;
- Skin biopsy.
Our Special Issue aims to collect research regarding all the aspects of peripheral neuropathy and related diseases (etiology, diagnosis, and treatment), to provide new advances to clinical medical practice.
Dr. Federica Ginanneschi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- peripheral neuropathies
- diagnosis
- clinical electrophysiology
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- neuromuscular disorders
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