Peripheral Neuropathy

Kelsey Barrell; A Gordon Smith

doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2018.10.006

Peripheral Neuropathy

Med Clin North Am. 2019 Mar;103(2):383-397. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2018.10.006. Epub 2018 Dec 17.

Authors

Kelsey Barrell¹, A Gordon Smith²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Neurology, University of Utah School of Medicine, 175 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA. Electronic address: Kelsey.barrell@hsc.utah.edu.
² Department of Neurology, Virginia Commonwealth University, 417 North 11th Street, Richmond, VA 23298, USA.

PMID: 30704689
DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2018.10.006

Abstract

Peripheral neuropathy is a commonly encountered disorder in clinical practice. In light of an aging population and the diabetes and obesity pandemic, the prevalence of peripheral neuropathy is increasing, posing a significant public health concern. This article provides a diagnostic framework for neuropathies and summarizes treatment options.

Keywords: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy; Idiopathic peripheral neuropathy; Neuropathic pain; Peripheral neuropathy; Polyneuropathy.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Analgesics / adverse effects
Analgesics / therapeutic use*
Biopsy
Complementary Therapies
Diabetic Neuropathies / diagnosis
Diabetic Neuropathies / drug therapy
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis*
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / drug therapy

Substances

Analgesics