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Peripheral neuropathy causes pain and numbness in your hands and feet, usually describedas tingling or burning. While the loss of sensation, is often compared to the feeling of wearinga thin stocking or glove. Peripheral neuropathy can result from such problems as traumaticinjuries, infections, metabolic problems and exposure to toxins. One of the most commoncauses of the disorder is diabetes.

In many cases, peripheral neuropathy symptoms improve with time. Medications, initiallydesigned to treat other conditions, are often used to reduce the painful symptoms of peripheralneuropathy.

Peripheral neuropathy is a progressive deterioration of peripheral sensory nerves in the distalextremities. This disease affects more than 20 Million Americans. Most commonly, peripheralneuropathy begins in the longest nerves. Specific symptoms vary, depending on which types of nerves are affected, but symptoms may include:

• Numbness and tingling in your feet or hands, which may spread to your arms and legs,
• Burning or a sharp, jabbing pain,
• Extreme sensitivity to touch,
• Lack of coordination,
• Muscle weakness or paralysis if motor nerves are affected
• Bowel or bladder problems if autonomic nerves are affected.

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