Causes of Peripheral neuropathy

Cause statistics for Peripheral neuropathy: The following are statistics from various sources about the causes of Peripheral neuropathy:

26% of diabetic adults attending specialist diabetes services had peripheral neuropathy in Australia 2002 (NADC, 2003, Australia’s Health 2004, AIHW)

Underlying condition causes of Peripheral neuropathy: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Peripheral neuropathy) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Peripheral neuropathy includes:

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy - diabetes is a very common cause
Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome - a genetic syndrome causing peripheral neuropathy
Uremia
AIDs
Nutritional deficiencies
Nerve entrapment
Nerve compression
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Trauma
Penetrating injuries
Contusions
Fractures
Dislocated bones
Prolonged use of crutches
Staying in one position for too long
Tumor
Intraneural hemorrhage
Cold exposure
Radiation exposure
Certain medicines
Certain toxic substances
Atherosclerosis
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Scleroderma
Sarcoidosis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Polyarteritis nodosa

Peripheral neuropathy as a complication: Other conditions that might have Peripheral neuropathy as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Peripheral neuropathy. The list of conditions listing Peripheral neuropathy as a complication in our database includes:

Peripheral neuropathy as a symptom: Conditions listing Peripheral neuropathy as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Peripheral neuropathy. The list of conditions listing Peripheral neuropathy as a symptom in our database includes:

Related information for causes of Peripheral neuropathy: Further relevant information on causes of Peripheral neuropathy may be found in the risk factors for Peripheral neuropathy and underlying causes of Peripheral neuropathy.

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