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Peripheral Neuropathy

A disturbance of function or pathologic changed in a nerve. Peripheral neuropathy affects the feet and hands, is the most common form of diabetic neuropathy. Signs and symptoms of peripheral neuropathy include Numbness, pain, tingling and (or) burning sensations starting in the extremities and continuing up the legs or arms, the inability to feel heat, cold or any injury, and loss of balance. Prolonged peripheral neuropathy can result in Charcot's joint, in which a joint breaks down because of a problem with the nerves. This often affects the feet.