Peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy
Definition
A disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system. It manifests with pain, tingling, numbness, and muscle weakness. It may be the result of physical injury, toxic substances, viral diseases, diabetes, renal failure, cancer, and drugs.
Also known as neuropathy, peripheral nerve disorder, peripheral neuropathy — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 870 per MONDO
- NCIT C119734 per MONDO
- NCIT C4731 per MONDO
- SCTID 302226006 per MONDO
- SCTID 386033004 per MONDO
- UMLS C0031117 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Peripheral nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |