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62. Virtual Hospital: Cancer: Peripheral Neuropathy In Persons With Cancer peripheral neuropathy is a term used to describe sick or injured nerves. Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy depend on the type of nerve(s) affected and http://www.vh.org/adult/patient/cancercenter/peripheralneuropathy/

Peripheral Neuropathy In Persons With Cancer Peer Review Status: Internally Reviewed by Cancer Center Staff First Published: January 2004 Last Revised: January 2004 What is peripheral neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is a term used to describe sick or injured nerves. The word peripheral means away from the center. In this case, it means the nerves that connect the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) to the muscles, skin, and internal organs. What causes peripheral neuropathy? Many diseases and conditions can cause nerve damage. The common causes are diabetes, alcoholism, vitamin deficiencies, HIV infection, and cancer. In persons with cancer, radiation treatments, chemotherapy or the cancer can be the cause of the nerve damage. This article is written primarily for persons who have developed peripheral neuropathy in the setting of cancer. How will I know if I have peripheral neuropathy? Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy depend on the type of nerve(s) affected and where the nerve is located in the body. More than one type of nerve can be damaged. If nerves to the skin are affected: Numbness and tingling (pins and needle feeling) A feeling you are wearing an invisible glove or sock Extreme sensitivity to touch Burning feeling in toes or fingers Freezing feeling in toes or fingers If the nerves to the internal organs are affected: Constipation Bladder difficulties Sexual dysfunction If nerves to the muscles are affected: Muscle weakness (turning a knob) Muscle cramping Muscle spasms

63. Virtual Hospital: Health Prose: Peripheral Neuropathy Health Prose A OneMinute Update for Your Health about peripheral neuropathy. http://www.vh.org/adult/patient/familymedicine/prose/peripheralneuropathy.html

Health Prose: A One-Minute Update for Your Health Peripheral Neuropathy: A Combination of Conditions University of Iowa Health Science Relations and Matthew L. Lanternier, M.D. Assistant Professor of Family Medicine First Published: November 2000 Last Revised: September 2003 Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed It's not a very inviting recipe. Tingling hands or feet + pain + hypersensitivity + numbness = peripheral neuropathy. But it is part of the recipe of life for many Americans. Peripheral neuropathy is not a specific disease but a combination of several conditions that damage the peripheral nerves that carry signals between the brain and the muscles and skin. It often causes pain, tingling, hypersensitivity, or numbness in an arm or leg. There are many causes for peripheral neuropathy, and age is one of them. Three to four percent of Americans over the age of 55 are affected by this multi-symptom condition. Other causes include Lyme disease, HIV, alcoholism, B12 deficiency, or diabetes. In fact, diabetes is one of the most common causes of peripheral neuropathy. "When I examine an older person and see some of the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, I look at how it will affect that person's ability to function on a day-to-day basis," says Matthew Lanternier, M.D., UI Family Care, Southeast Iowa City. "Does it affect the number of falls the patient has or what they are capable of doing for themselves."

64. ► Peripheral Neuropathy A medical encycopedia article on the topic peripheral neuropathy. http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/000593.htm

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Disease Nutrition Surgery Symptoms Injury ... Z Maryland Medical Center Programs Home Medical Reference Encyclopedia (English) Toggle English Spanish Peripheral neuropathy Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention Definition: A general classification of disorders involving damage or destruction of nerves, not including the nerves of the brain or spinal cord. Alternative Names: Peripheral neuritis; Neuropathy - peripheral; Neuritis - peripheral Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Peripheral neuropathy (peripheral neuritis) is fairly common. The incidence varies with the specific type of neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is not a specific, separate disease. It is a manifestation of many conditions that can cause damage to the peripheral nerves. The peripheral nervous system includes all nerves not in the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system is the nerve system used by the CNS to communicate with the rest of the body, including the cranial nerves and the nerves supplying the internal organs, muscles, skin, and other areas. Damage to the nerves of the peripheral nervous system impairs communication between the CNS and the rest of the body. Symptoms depend on whether the disorder affects the sensory nerve fibers (the fibers that transmit sensory information from the affected area to the brain and spinal cord) or motor nerve fibers (the fibers that transmit impulses from the brain and spinal cord to the area) or both. Damage to sensory fibers results in changes in sensation ranging from perception of

65. Peripheral Neuropathy CHC Wausau Hospital s Medical Library and Patient Education Center provides research services and healthcare information to physicians, http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00060360.html

Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Peripheral neuropathy Definition The term peripheral neuropathy encompasses a wide range of disorders in which the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cordperipheral nerveshave been damaged. Peripheral neuropathy may also be referred to as peripheral neuritis, or if many nerves are involved, the terms polyneuropathy or polyneuritis may be used. Description Peripheral neuropathy is a widespread disorder, and there are many underlying causes. Some of these causes are common, such as diabetes, and others are extremely rare, such as acrylamide poisoning and certain inherited disorders. The most common worldwide cause of peripheral neuropathy is leprosy . Leprosy is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae , which attacks the peripheral nerves of affected people. According to statistics gathered by the World Health Organization, an estimated 1.15 million people suffer from leprosy worldwide. Leprosy is extremely rare in the United States, where diabetes is the most commonly known cause of peripheral neuropathy. It has been estimated that more than 17 million people in the United States and Europe suffer from diabetes-related polyneuropathy. Many neuropathies are idiopathic, meaning that no known cause can be found. The most common of the inherited peripheral neuropathies in the United States is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease , which affects approximately 125,000 persons.

66. U.S. Pharmacist Diabetic peripheral neuropathy can manifest in a variety of ways. However, diabetic peripheral neuropathy most commonly affects the somatic, http://www.uspharmacist.com/index.asp?show=article&page=8_996.htm

67. Lymphoma Information Network - Peripheral Neuropathy Peripheral Nueropathy is a common side effect of treatment for lymphoma. http://www.lymphomainfo.net/conditions/pn.html

Site Navigation Peripheral Neuropathy Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) is damage to the nerves in the extremities (non-brain). In lymphoma patients this is usually in the hands and or feet. Neuropathy can be caused by radiation or chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is a common cause of PN in lymphoma patients and survivors. The drugs which tend to cause the most damage are vinblastine (the "V" in ABVD chemotherapy used for Hodgkin's Disease ) and vincristine (used in some regimes for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma like the "O" in CHOP ). Both these drugs are of the vinca alkaloid family (derived from the periwinkle plant Catharantus roseus Radiation therapy can also cause neuropathy. These can take the form of brachial plexopathy (arm/shoulder neuropathy), cervical plexopathy (neck), and lumbar-sacral plexopathy (lower back and legs). If diabetes is involved, then there is a condition called diabetic neuropathy. Often a fair percentage of chemotherapy and radiotherapy induced neuropathy is temporary - the nerves recover or regenerate in a matter of weeks. Some neuropathy may be permanent or increase after time ( Late Effects Reference Links: Info on Common Lymphoma Chemotherapy Drugs The Neuropathy Association is dedicated to help those with peripheral neuropathy (PN) in the US and the Neuropathy Trust helps those in the UK.

68. GMHC: Peripheral Neuropathy HIV/AIDS Health Nutrition peripheral neuropathy RESOURCES. Jack Miller Center for peripheral neuropathy, The University of Chicago http://www.gmhc.org/health/nutrition/factsheets/neuropathy.html

home hotline calendar press ... links I am A woman A gay man A bisexual A transgendered person A straight man A lesbian An immigrant Newly diagnosed Worried about HIV I need HIV/AIDS basics Legal issues Treatment fact sheets HIV/AIDS glossary Treatment Issues Statistics Nutrition Register as a client Press information Annual report SNiP Tips Make a donation Nutrition Peripheral Neuropathy Peripheral Neuropathy WHAT IS PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY? Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage usually involving the feet or hands, and sometimes legs and arms. Many of these nerves are involved with sensations such as pain, temperature and touch. Up to one-third of people with HIV may get some symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. It may be caused by HIV itself and/or medications. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? Peripheral neuropathy may include the following symptoms: Numbness and tingling of fingers, hands, toes and feet Weakness in hands and feet Pain and/or burning sensation in hands and feet A person with these symptoms should seek medical attention.

69. Exercise For People With Peripheral Neuropathy (Cochrane Review) Abstract of a systematic review of the effects of health care prepared by the Cochrane Collaboration. http://www.cochrane.org/cochrane/revabstr/AB003904.htm

From The Cochrane Library, Issue 2, 2005 Exercise for people with peripheral neuropathy (Cochrane Review) White CM, Pritchard J, Turner-Stokes L ABSTRACT What's new in this issue Search abstracts Browse alphabetical list of titles Browse by Review Group A substantive amendment to this systematic review was last made on 14 August 2004. Cochrane reviews are regularly checked and updated if necessary. Background: Peripheral neuropathies are a wide range of diseases affecting the peripheral nerves. Demyelination or axonal degeneration gives rise to a variety of symptoms including reduced or altered sensation, pain, muscle weakness and fatigue. Secondary disability arises and this may result in adjustments to psychological and social function. Exercise therapy, with a view to developing strength and stamina, forms part of the treatment for people with peripheral neuropathy, particularly in the later stages of recovery from acute neuropathy and in chronic neuropathies. Objectives: The primary objective was to examine the effect of exercise therapy on functional ability in the treatment of people with peripheral neuropathy. In addition, secondary outcomes of muscle strength, endurance, broader measures of health and well being, as well as unfavourable outcomes were examined.

70. Medifocus: Peripheral Neuropathy Guidebook The primary goals of treatment for peripheral neuropathy include The Medifocus Guidebook on peripheral neuropathy contains information that is vital to http://www.medifocus.com/peripheral-neuropathy.php?a=a

71. Peripheral Neuropathy Wellness Center Natural medicine support for peripheral neuropathy. http://www.rxwellnesscenter.com/Neuropathy.asp

Home Wellness Centers Healthy Bodies Healthy Lives ... Health Concerns Peripheral Neuropathy Products Recommendations Catalogue Ask a Pharmacist ... About Us Peripheral Neuropathy Center See Below for: Wellness Plan Pharmacist Recommendations Related Health Concerns Additional Information General Health Information Peripheral neuropathy is caused by inflammation of the nerves outside the central nervous system. It is commonly associated with diabetes and consists of several clinical types including sensory, motor, automatic and mixed. The most common type is a chronic symmetrical sensory neuropathy (pain associated on opposite sides of the body) affecting the nerves of the lower limbs and often the gastronomic nerves, resulting in pain, skin ulcers and autonomic disturbances (not under voluntary control). There is little research dealing with non-conventional treatment of peripheral neuropathy, other than in diabetic related cases. Several nutrients and herbals have been shown to help diabetic neuropathy including vitamins B6, B12, C, and E. Inositol, magnesium, zinc, quercetin, gingko biloba, and gamma linoleic acid have shown promise as well. Diabetic cases require specific nutritional considerations (see our Diabetes Wellness Center) which must be closely followed for overall long term positive effects.

72. Peripheral Neuropathy Wellness Center Natural medicine support for peripheral neuropathy. http://www.rxwellnesscenter.com/Neuropathy_NA.asp

Home Wellness Centers Healthy Bodies Healthy Lives ... Health Concerns Peripheral Neuropathy Products Recommendations Catalogue Ask a Pharmacist ... About Us Peripheral Neuropathy Center See Below for: Wellness Plan Pharmacist Recommendations Related Health Concerns Additional Information General Health Information Peripheral neuropathy results from damage to the peripheral nerves, which lead from the spinal cord to the muscles, skin and internal organs. Persons with peripheral neuropathy most often suffer from weakness, pain, and loss of sensation in the hands and feet, and have difficulty walking. If the autonomic nerves to the internal organs are involved, it could cause sexual dysfunction, postural hypotension, bowel and bladder irregularities, poor temperature regulation, and skin and nail changes, among others. Fatigue is also a common symptom, and some patients are thought to have fibromyalgia instead. There are many causes for neuropathy, but in some cases no cause can be found, and the neuropathy is called Idiopathic. Know causes of neuropathy include diabetes, nutritional deficiencies, inflammation, cancer, infections, toxins, and genetic abnormalities. Therapy usually includes symptomatic treatment, and treatment of the underlying disease, whenever possible.

73. BBC - Health - Conditions - Peripheral Neuropathies A guide to peripheral neuropathies. peripheral neuropathy involves damage to nerves of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/peripheralneuropathies1.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index FRIDAY 9th September 2005 Text only BBC Homepage Lifestyle Health ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Peripheral neuropathies Dr Rob Hicks Peripheral neuropathy involves damage to nerves of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). This damage may affect movement, sensation, or bodily functions as it interferes with the normal transmission of information through the nerves. In this article Nerve function Branching out Trouble-shooting Getting fixed Nerve function Nerves are communicators. They carry information to and from every part of the body and back again. Without them, the body cannot function. If anything upsets or damages this process, then messages get mixed up - or don't get through at all. Electrical impulses transmitted along the nerves carry messages that tell us what we are feeling, tasting, smelling, hearing and seeing. They also transmit messages instructing our muscles to move. Without us even needing to think about it the nerves also make sure that all the organs of the body keep working whether we are awake or asleep. Branching out There are two parts to the nervous system: The central nervous system (CNS) - consists of the brain and the nerves that make up the spinal cord that runs through the bones of the spine (vertebrae).

74. Adult Health Advisor 2004.2: Peripheral Neuropathy The symptoms of peripheral neuropathy depend on which nerves are damaged and the function The treatment of peripheral neuropathy depends on the cause. http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_perineur_crs.htm

Adult Health Topics All Health Topics Find a UMHS Doctor Search Adult Topics Search All Topics This information is approved and/or reviewed by U-M Health System providers but it is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Index Peripheral Neuropathy What is peripheral neuropathy? The nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord are the peripheral nervous system. A problem with the nerves of the peripheral nervous system is called peripheral neuropathy or nerve palsy. Peripheral nerves connect your brain and spinal cord to your muscles and allow you to move your muscles. They also conduct feelings such as pain, temperature, touch, and limb position from the surface of your body to your brain. The nerves connecting to internal organs that allow involuntary actions such as breathing, sexual function, and digestion are also part of the peripheral nervous system. How does it occur?

75. Dr. Koop - Peripheral Neuropathy peripheral neuropathy is a failure of the nerves that carry information to and The term peripheral neuropathy can be broken down as follows neuro http://drkoop.com/ency/93/000593.html

Home Health Reference Peripheral neuropathy Jul 29, 2005 Search: Dr.Koop MEDLINE Diseases Symptoms Procedures Natural Medicine ... Drug Library Inside DrKoop News Archive Animations Health Videos Health Tools ... Newsletters Peripheral neuropathy Injury Disease Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Peripheral neuropathy Definition: Peripheral neuropathy is a failure of the nerves that carry information to and from the brain and spinal cord. This produces pain, loss of sensation, and inability to control muscles. The term peripheral neuropathy can be broken down as follows: "neuro" = nerves, "pathy" = abnormal, and "peripheral" = nerves beyond the brain and spinal cord. Alternative Names: Peripheral neuritis; Neuropathy - peripheral; Neuritis - peripheral Causes, incidence, and risk factors: The peripheral nerves relay information from your central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) to muscles and other organs and from your skin, joints, and other organs back to your brain. Peripheral neuropathy occurs when these nerves fail to function properly, resulting in pain, loss of sensation, or inability to control muscles. In some cases, the failure of nerves that control blood vessels, intestines, and other organs results in abnormal blood pressure, digestion problems, and loss of other basic body processes. Peripheral neuropathy may involve damage to a single nerve or nerve group (

76. AllRefer Health - Peripheral Neuropathy (Neuritis - Peripheral, Neuropathy - Per peripheral neuropathy (Neuritis Peripheral, Neuropathy - Peripheral, Peripheral Neuritis) information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, http://health.allrefer.com/health/peripheral-neuropathy-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia Web health.allrefer.com You are here : AllRefer.com Health Peripheral Neuropathy Peripheral Neuropathy Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis ... Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Neuritis - Peripheral, Neuropathy - Peripheral, Peripheral Neuritis Definition Peripheral neuropathy is failure of the nerves that carry information to and from the brain and spinal cord. This produces symptoms like pain, loss of sensation, and inability to control muscles. ("Neuro" = nerves, "pathy" = abnormal; "peripheral" = nerves beyond the brain and spinal cord.) Nervous System Central Nervous System The peripheral nerves are responsible for relaying information from your central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) to muscles and other organs. Peripheral nerves also relay information back to your spinal cord and brain from your skin, joints, and other organs. Peripheral neuropathy occurs when these nerves fail to function properly, resulting in loss of sensation, pain, or inability to control muscles.

77. Peripheral Neuropathy: Information From Answers.com peripheral neuropathy What is a peripheral neuropathy? The term peripheral neuropathy describes a problem with the functioning of the nerves outside. http://www.answers.com/topic/peripheral-neuropathy

showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Health ... More... On this page: Diagnosis Wikipedia Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping peripheral neuropathy Diagnosis Peripheral Neuropathy What is a peripheral neuropathy? The term peripheral neuropathy describes a problem with the functioning of the nerves outside of the spinal cord. The symptoms of a neuropathy may include numbness, weakness, burning pain (especially at night), and loss of reflexes. The pain may be severe and disabling. What causes a peripheral neuropathy? There are many possible causes of peripheral neuropathy, including: Some of the most common causes include repetitive activities such as typing or working on an assembly line. In this case, the neuropathy may be isolated to the upper extremities, such as with carpal tunnel syndrome. Pressure on a nerve can cause a peripheral neuropathy. For example, pressure on a nerve that comes out from the groin to the skin in front of the upper thigh (the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve) can cause burning and tingling in this location. This particular problem is called meralgia paresthetica and can be caused by wearing a tight belt or other restrictive clothing. Additionally, it can result from being overweight or pregnant.

78. Best Practice Medicine- Professional Reference - Peripheral Neuropathy Neurology, peripheral neuropathy. peripheral neuropathy. by Frisso A Potts, MD, Best Practice of Medicine. April 2001. Last modified November 14, 2001. http://merck.micromedex.com/index.asp?page=bpm_brief&article_id=BPM01NE12

79. Cymbalta Approved For Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Pain ? The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Eli Lilly s Cymbalta, a balanced and potent serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. http://www.news-medical.net/?id=4596

80. Coping With Cancer, Side Effects, Caregiving, And Other Cancer Resources | OncoL peripheral neuropathy is a condition in which a nerve or group of nerves have difficulty What are the Common Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy? http://www.oncolink.com/coping/article.cfm?c=5&s=27&ss=52&id=577

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