Deep inside peripheral neuropathy

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Peripheral neuropathy

The nervous system is responsible for receiving and processing the information that comes from the environment around us and from inside the body[1]. Thus, it directs conscious voluntary actions, while controlling most of our involuntary internal functions, such as breathing. How does it accomplish all of this?

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Types of peripheral neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is one of the most common neurological conditions. Currently, more than 100 types of peripheral neuropathy have been defined, based on their symptoms and prognosis[3].

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More about peripheral neuropathy

Symptoms

What symptoms does a person with peripheral neuropathy experience?

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Recovery

The PNS has the ability to recover after injury[61]

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Nucleotides and vitamins

How does the external contribution of nucleotides help in regenerative processes?

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Bibliographic references

1. How does the nervous system work? - InformedHealth.org - NCBI Bookshelf. 2016. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279390/ (accessed June 23, 2021).

3. Neuropatía periférica | NINDS Español. https://espanol.ninds.nih.gov/es/trastornos/forma-larga/neuropatia-peri… (accessed June 23, 2021).

61. Huebner EA, Strittmatter SM. Axon regeneration in the peripheral and central nervous systems. Results Probl Cell Differ 2009;48:339–51. doi:10.1007/400_2009_19.

 

Revised content: September 16, 2024.

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