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nervous system, central nervous system, peripheral neuritis, neuropathy, peripheral, neuritis, peripheral, peripheral neuropathy, the nerves that carry information to, brain, spinal cord, produces pain, loss of sensation, inability to control muscles, term peripheral neuropathy, nerves beyond the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves relay information from central nervous system, brain, spinal cord, to muscles, organs, from skin, joints, organs back to brain, peripheral neuropathy occurs, nerves fail to function properly, resulting in pain, loss of sensation, inability to control muscles, failure of nerves that control blood vessels, intestines, organs results in abnormal blood pressure, digestion problems, loss of other basic body processes, peripheral neuropathy, involve damage to a single nerve, nerve group, mononeuropathy, affect multiple nerves, polyneuropathy, numerous reasons, nerves to malfunction, no cause, damage to nerves, the specific conditions associated, neuropathy, hereditary disorders, charcot-marie-tooth disease, friedreich's ataxia, systemic, metabolic disorders, diabetes, diabetic neuropathy, dietary deficiencies, vitamin b-12, excessive alcohol use, alcoholic neuropathy, uremia, from kidney failure, cancer, infectious, inflammatory conditions, aids, hepatitis, colorado tick fever, diphtheria, guillain-barre syndrome, hiv infection, development of aids, leprosy, lyme, polyarteritis nodosa, rheumatoid arthritis, sarcoidosis, sjogren syndrome, syphilis, systemic lupus erythematosus, amyloid, exposure to toxic compounds, sniffing glue, toxic compounds, nitrous oxide, industrial agents, solvents, heavy metals, lead, arsenic, mercury, neuropathy secondary to drugs, cause neuropathy, miscellaneous causes, ischemia, decreased oxygen/decreased blood flow, prolonged exposure to cold temperature, peripheral neuropathy is very common, numerous types, neuropathy, definition of neuropathy, exact incidence cannot be determined precisely, risk factors, neuropathy include diabetes, heavy alcohol use, exposure to certain chemicals, drugs, hereditary predisposition, neuropathy, prolonged pressure on a nerve is another risk, developing a nerve injury, pressure injury, prolonged immobility, long surgical procedure, lengthy illness, compression of a nerve by casts, splints, braces, crutches, devices, symptoms depend on which type of nerve is affected, three main types of nerves, sensory, motor, autonomic, neuropathy, of all three types of nerves, symptoms also depend on whether the condition affects the whole body, one nerve, injury, sensation changes, damage to sensory fibers results in changes in sensation, burning sensations, nerve pain, tingling, numbness, an inability, joint position, incoordination, many neuropathies, sensation changes often begin, in the feet, progress toward the center, involvement of other areas, the condition worsens, movement difficulties, motor fibers interferes, muscle control, cause weakness, loss of muscle bulk, loss of dexterity, cramps, a sign of motor nerve involvement, muscle-related symptoms, lack of muscle control, inability to move a part, paralysis, muscle atrophy, muscle twitching, fasciculation, cramping, difficulty breathing, swallowing, falling, from legs buckling, tripping over toes, lack of dexterity, unable to button a shirt, autonomic symptoms, autonomic nerves control involuntary, semi-voluntary functions, control of internal organs, blood pressure, damage to autonomic nerves, blurred vision, decreased ability to sweat, dizziness that occurs, standing up, fainting associated, a fall in blood pressure, heat intolerance, exertion, decreased ability to regulate body temperature, nausea, vomiting after meals, abdominal bloating, swelling, feeling full after eating a small amount, early satiety, diarrhea, constipation, unintentional weight loss, than 5% of body weight, urinary incontinence, feeling of incomplete bladder emptying, difficulty beginning to urinate, urinary hesitancy, male impotence, a detailed history, the neuropathy, neurologic examination, reveal abnormalities of movement, sensation, organ function, entries on the specific nerve dysfunction, changes in reflexes, muscle bulk, tests that reveal neuropathy, emg, a recording of electrical activity in muscles, nerve conduction tests, nerve biopsy, blood tests to screen, diabetes, vitamin deficiency, among others, neuropathy, guided by the suspected cause, the disorder, suggested by the history, pattern of symptom development, various blood tests, x-rays, scans, tests, goal of treatment to identify, treat the underlying cause, cure the disorder, give the patient maximum independence, self-care ability, control the symptoms, to treat the underlying medical problem, diabetes, remove the cause, alcohol, physical therapy, occupational therapy, orthopedic interventions recommended to promote self care ability, independence, exercises, retraining, increase muscle strength, control, appliances wheelchairs, braces, splints, improve mobility, ability, use an affected arm, leg, safety, important consideration, neuropathy, lack of muscle control, reduced sensation increase the risk of falls, injuries, not notice a potential source of injury, can't feel it, decreased sensation should check feet, affected areas frequently, bruises, open skin areas, injuries, go unnoticed, no pain, become severely infected, a podiatrist, special orthotic devices, people experiencing difficulty, movement, railings, various appliances, removing obstacles loose rugs, people having difficulty, sensation include adequate lighting, lights left on at night, testing water temperature, bathing, use of protective shoes, no open toes, no high heels, similar measures, shoes, grit, rough spots, injury, feet, neuropathy, polyneuropathy, mononeuropathy multiplex, prone to new nerve injury at pressure points, knees, elbows, should avoid prolonged pressure on these areas from leaning on the elbows, crossing the knees, assuming similar positions, over-the-counter, prescription pain medications needed to control nerve pain, anticonvulsants, phenytoin, carbamazepine, gabapentin, tricyclic antidepressants, medications, reduce the stabbing pains that some people experience, whenever possible, medication use, minimized to avoid side effects, adjusting position, using frames to keep bedclothes off tender body parts, to reduce pain, autonomic changes treated symptomatically, difficult to treat, respond poorly to treatment, postural hypotension, low blood pressure, use of elastic stockings, sleeping, the head elevated, fludrocortisone, similar medications beneficial in reducing postural hypotension, people, reduced gastric motility, medications that increase gastric motility, metoclopramide, eating small frequent meals, sleeping, the head elevated, bladder dysfunction, manual expression of urine, pressing over the bladder, the hands, intermittent catheterization, medications bethanechol necessary, impotence, diarrhea, constipation, additional information, neuropathy association, outcome greatly depends on the cause, the neuropathy, medical condition, outlook excellent, in severe neuropathy, nerve damage, permanent, cause is treated appropriately, most hereditary neuropathies, no cure, harmless, others progress more rapidly, lead to permanent, severe complications, inability to feel, injuries, lead to infection, structural damage, changes include poor healing, loss of tissue mass, tissue erosions, scarring, deformity, complications, partial, complete loss of movement, control of movement, partial, complete loss of sensation, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, cardiac arrhythmias, uncommon, decreased self esteem, relationship problems related to impotence, recurrent, unnoticed injury to any part, symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, early diagnosis, treatment increases the possibility that symptoms, controlled, nerve pain, peripheral neuropathy, difficult to control, pain is severe, a pain specialist to ensure that get the best, most up-to-date pain treatment, emergency symptoms include irregular, rapid heartbeats, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, fainting, a prolonged procedure, immobility is expected, appropriate measures, padding vulnerable areas, taken beforehand to reduce the risk of nerve problems, hereditary predisposition, neuropathy, such people need to be especially careful to limit alcohol, manage other medical problems closely, reduce the risk of neuropathy, a balanced diet, drinking alcohol in moderation, maintaining good control of diabetes, medical problems, delalande s, de seze j, fauchais al, et al, neurologic manifestations in primary sjogren syndrome, a study of 82 patients, medicine, baltimore, 2004 sep, 83(5), 280-91, mori k, iijima m, sugiura m, sjogren's syndrome associated painful sensory neuropathy, sensory ataxia, j neurol neurosurg psychiatry, 2003 sep, 74(9), 1320-2.