It can be classified in several ways, such as whether it is inherited or acquired, whether it is rapid or insidious in onset, which part of the peripheral nervous system it affects (motor, sensory, autonomic), whether it has an axonal or demyelinating pattern on electrodiagnostic testing, or what it is caused by, e.g. Peripheral neuropathy encompasses a wide range of diseases and can manifest in different patterns. WHAT ARE THE MAIN TYPES OF PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY? In patients with diabetes, a large study serially evaluated patients over 25 years and showed that by 25 years, 50 percent of patients had neuropathy. The prevalence in the general population may be as high as 2.4 percent. One study estimated that the prevalence of peripheral neuropathy in the general practice setting is 8 percent in persons 55 years and older. Peripheral neuropathy is a diverse condition incorporating many different diseases, and we do not have very good statistical information on how common it is as a single entity. What are nerve conduction studies and EMG?.What is the prognosis for Peripheral Neuropathy?.How is a diagnosis of Peripheral Neuropathy made?.Can Peripheral Neuropathy be prevented?.What are the common symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy?.What are the main types of Peripheral Neuropathy?.
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