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Peripheral nerves are located outside your brain and spinal cord. Peripheral nerve disorders, also called neuritis, peripheral neuritis, or peripheral neuropathy, distort or interrupt the messages between the brain and the rest of the body. There are more than 100 kinds of peripheral nerve disorders and they can affect one nerve or multiple nerves. Some are the result of other diseases, like diabetic nerve problems, while others, like Guillain-Barre syndrome, occur after a virus infection. Still others are from nerve compression, like carpal tunnel syndrome or thoracic outlet syndrome. In some cases, like complex regional pain syndrome, the problem begins after an injury. Some people are born with peripheral nerve disorders. Symptoms often start gradually, and then get worse. They include: numbness, pain, burning or tingling, muscle weakness, and sensitivity to touch. Peripheral nerve disorders usually do not clear up unless the underlying problem is relieved or removed. Fortunately, these disorders can be treated surgically. |
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