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WHAT SYMPTOMS DOES A PERSON WITH PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY EXPERIENCE?

Symptoms or clinical manifestations of peripheral neuropathy vary depending on whether the damage affects the motor, sensory, or autonomic nerves[3,9]

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The variability of the symptoms of neuropathies can make diagnosis difficult[59]

The diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy usually requires the following[60]:

 

1. Physical examination: which may include blood tests.

2. A full medical history: symptoms, lifestyle, exposure to toxins, drinking habits, and family history of neurological diseases.

3. Neurological examination: tendon reflexes, muscle strength and tone, ability to feel certain sensations, posture and coordination.

4. Additional tests: 

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Bibliographic references

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

9. Neuropatía periférica – Síntomas y causas – Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/es-es/diseases-conditions/peripheral-neuropa… (último acceso junio 23, 2021).

59. Peripheral Neuropathy Fact Sheet | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sh… (último acceso junio 23, 2021).

60. Neuropatía periférica – Diagnóstico y tratamiento – Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/es-es/diseases-conditions/peripheral-neuropa… (último acceso junio 23, 2021).