Neuropathy: A condition which is characterized by a functional disturbance or pathological change in the peripheral nervous system. See free access online books about Neuropathy below. See detailed information below for a list of 55 causes of Neuropathy, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Neuropathy.
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Neuropathy as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Neuropathy
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Neuropathy as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
See full list of 6 drug interactions causing Neuropathy
Neuropathy: (1) A classic term for any disorder affecting any segment of the nervous system. (2) In contemporary usage, a disease involving the cranial nerves or the peripheral or autonomic nervous system. SYN: neuritis (2), neuropathia. [neuro- + G. pathos, suffering]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Any pathology of the peripheral nerves
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
The list below shows some of the causes of Neuropathy mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 55 causes of Neuropathy
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Neuropathy. Of the 55 causes of Neuropathy that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Neuropathy' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
The following list of conditions have 'Neuropathy' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Medical Conditions associated with Neuropathy:
Nerve symptoms (6219 causes), Tingling (803 causes), Sensations (5876 causes), Pain (5609 causes), Common symptoms (7717 causes)
Symptoms related to Neuropathy:
Nerve symptoms (6219 causes), Tingling (803 causes), Paresthesias (415 causes), Peripheral neuropathy (83 causes), Tingling feet (34 causes), Tingling fingers (19 causes), Numbness (378 causes), Acute intermittent porphyria, Cerebellar ataxia (44 causes), Autosomal recessive, Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome, Chemical poisoning, Cobalt poisoning, Colchicine toxicity, Complex 5 mitochondrial respiratory chain deficiency, Diabetes (183 causes)
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