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4 Neuropathy Types (Diabetic), Symptoms, Causes &Treatment

Peripheral neuropathy: Peripheral neuropathy is when the nerve problem affects the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord.These nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system.Accordingly, peripheral neuropathy is neuropathy that affects the nerves of the extremities- the toes, feet, legs, fingers, hands, and arms.The term proximal neuropathy has been used to refer to nerve damage that ...