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Nerve Health Basics
Peripheral nerves carry sensory, movement and automatic-function signals between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.
Common Symptoms
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Sensory | Numbness, tingling, burning pain, reduced temperature/touch sensation. |
| Motor | Weakness, cramps, twitching or muscle loss. |
| Balance | Coordination difficulty or falls. |
| Autonomic | Changes involving sweating, digestion or blood pressure. |
Possible Causes
- Diabetes and metabolic disease.
- Physical injury or nerve compression.
- Vitamin deficiency or excess.
- Kidney or liver disease.
- Autoimmune disease, infections, toxins or medications.
U.S. government resource:
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke — Peripheral Neuropathy
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke — Peripheral Neuropathy