![]() ![]() Most people who have peripheral nerve damage have multiple affected nerves and at least some of all three types of nerves have at least some damage. Autonomic nerves, which control things your body does without your thinking about it - like breathing or your heart beating.Sensory nerves, which allow you to perceive temperature, pain, and touch.Motor nerves, which control the movement of the muscles you consciously use - like those that allow you to walk.For example, if only one nerve is damaged, you have mononeuropathy and if your ability to perceive sensation is affected, your sensory nerves have been damaged. There are several different classifications of peripheral nerve damage, depending on the number and type of nerves affected. It’s most frequently caused by diabetes, but may also be the result of repetitive actions, trauma, infections, among other causes. ![]() So, peripheral neuropathy is damage to the nerves in your hands, or more likely, your feet. Peripheral means “on the edges” or “on the outskirts” and neuro- is nerve-related, while -pathy signifies disease. How do you know if you have it or not? This post explains what peripheral neuropathy is, who is at risk of developing it, what symptoms you might experience if you have it, and what you should do if you have those symptoms. If you have diabetes, chances are you’ve heard about peripheral neuropathy, but you may not know much about it. ![]()
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