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Causes: Underlying Conditions
Causes: Underlying Conditions
general inflammation of the peripheral nervous system. Symptoms depend on the nerves
involved but may include pain, paresthesia (pins-and-
needles), paresis (weakness), hypoesthesia (numbness), anesthesia, paralysis, wasting, and
disappearance of the reflexes.
Causes
Physical injury
Infection
Diphtheria
Leprosy
Lyme disease
Radiation therapy
Underlying conditions
Alcoholism
Cancer
Celiac disease[2]
Hypothyroidism
Porphyria
Vitamin B6 excess[3]