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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This condition is an abnormality of the joints and bones of the feet due to nerve damage or peripheral neuropathy.
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Isabel Casimiro, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
Causes Charcot foot is closely linked to peripheral neuropathy, which is often a complication of diabetes.
—Isabel Casimiro, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
Nerve conduction studies can be used to diagnose peripheral neuropathy, which may occur due to vitamin B12 deficiency.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 11 Jan. 2025
The specific cause of peripheral neuropathy is sometimes unknown; this is referred to as idiopathic neuropathy.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Md, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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Isabel Casimiro, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
Causes Charcot foot is closely linked to peripheral neuropathy, which is often a complication of diabetes.
—Isabel Casimiro, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
Nerve conduction studies can be used to diagnose peripheral neuropathy, which may occur due to vitamin B12 deficiency.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 11 Jan. 2025
The specific cause of peripheral neuropathy is sometimes unknown; this is referred to as idiopathic neuropathy.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Md, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Peripheral neuropathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peripheral%20neuropathy. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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