peripheral neuropathy
noun
: a disease or degenerative state of the peripheral nerves in which motor, sensory, or vasomotor nerve fibers may be affected and which is marked by muscle weakness and atrophy, pain, and numbness
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Liver function tests: Alcohol toxicity can lead to peripheral neuropathy, as well as liver damage.
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Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
In 2020, the Venezuelan singer was diagnosed with COVID-19, and as a result suffered peripheral neuropathy, encephalitis, and other long-term COVID symptoms that affected his nervous system.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 11 July 2024
Cold therapy, applying ice to the hands and feet, is often done to help patients reduce peripheral neuropathy.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
In December 2023, the company shared positive results from a phase 2 trial in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 2 Feb. 2024
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Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
In 2020, the Venezuelan singer was diagnosed with COVID-19, and as a result suffered peripheral neuropathy, encephalitis, and other long-term COVID symptoms that affected his nervous system.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 11 July 2024
Cold therapy, applying ice to the hands and feet, is often done to help patients reduce peripheral neuropathy.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
In December 2023, the company shared positive results from a phase 2 trial in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 2 Feb. 2024
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“Peripheral neuropathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peripheral%20neuropathy. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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