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Peripheral nerves carry messages from the brain and spinal cord to muscles, organs, and other body tissues. Damage or disease of these nerves are called peripheral neuropathy. Sometimes one nerve or a group of related nerves is involved in neuropathy; in polyneuropathy, multiple nerves are affected in different areas of the body. Because nerves are made up of several different types of nerve fibers affecting sensation, movement, pain transmission, or balance, symptoms and signs are based on the involved type of nerve fiber. The March 5, 2008, issue of JAMA includes an article about neuropathy related to alcohol consumption.

TYPES AND CAUSES OF NEUROPATHY

• Diabetic neuropathy
  
• Trigeminal neuralgia involves a nerve that brings sensation to the face, jaw, and eye area
  
• Inherited neuropathy (present from birth)
  
• Autonomic neuropathy (involving involuntary body functions, such as breathing, intestinal function, and regulation of blood pressure)
  
• Vitamin deficiency
  
• Medication effects
  
• Traumatic injury
  
• Excessive alcohol use
  
• Infections, including . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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