Peripheral Nerve Diseases

The peripheral nervous system includes nerves in the face, arms, legs, torso, and some cranial nerves. These nerves communicate between the brain and muscles, skin, internal organs and blood vessels. When damaged, the nerves can't communicate properly, causing symptoms such as pain or numbness.

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Reviewed August 2011

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Title:	Neuralgia explained
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Neuralgia is pain in a nerve pathway. The pain may be triggered by nerve injury or particular disorders including shingles, infection, injury or syphilis. In many cases, the cause isn't known. Neuralgia can be managed with medication, physical therapies or surgery.
Date:	Jan 2012

Title:	Pins and needles
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	'Pins and needles' (paraesthesia or limbs 'falling asleep') is a sensation of uncomfortable tingling, usually felt in the hands or feet. A common cause is awkward postures that compress the nerves. Tingling sensations can also be symptomatic of nerve damage or nervous system disorders.
Date:	Oct 2011

Title:	Diabetic neuropathy
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Neuropathy means nerve damage. Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by high blood glucose levels. The nerves of the legs, arms, chest and stomach can be affected. There is no cure. Treatment aims to ease symptoms and reduce the risk of further complications.
Date:	Jul 2011

Title:	Diabetic neuropathy
Publisher:	Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:	Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy written by professional medical specialists.
Date:	Jun 2011

Title:	Leprosy explained
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Leprosy is a chronic bacterial infection that affects parts of the body and the nervous system, particularly the peripheral nerves. Leprosy is characterised by skin lesions. Leprosy is also known as Hansen's disease, Hanseniasis or HD. The disease is common in tropical and subtropical regions but is curable with multi-drug therapy.
Date:	Mar 2011

Title:	Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) is thought to be caused by damage to the sympathetic nervous system. Symptoms include chronic burning pain that worsens with time and reduced movement of the affected body part. The syndrome is more likely to target the arms and legs than other parts of the body. Another name for RSDS is complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
Date:	Oct 2009

Title:	Trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux)
Publisher:	Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:	Information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of trigeminal neuralgia (tic deouloureux), a condition that causes acute attacks of pain in the trigeminal nerve on one side of the face. Written by professional health specialists.
Date:	Feb 2008

Title:	Peripheral neuropathies
Publisher:	Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:	Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of peripheral neuropathies disease by professional health specialists.
Date:	Feb 2008

Title:	The use of anticonvulsants for neuropathic pain
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	Neuropathic pain is a common, although under-identified, condition which is frequently mistreated. With the exception of carbamazepine for trigeminal neuralgia, there is little evidence to support the use of anticonvulsants as first-line treatment.
Date:	Dec 1999

Title:	The use of anticonvulsants for neuropathic pain
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	Neuropathic pain is caused by damage to the nerves. Common causes of damage include amputation, diabetes, shingles and stroke.
Date:	Jan 1999

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