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    GlossaryPeripheral Neuropathy

    damage to peripheral nerves causing numbness, tingling, and weakness

    Peripheral Neuropathy, also known as Peripheral Nerve Damage, is a condition resulting from damage to the peripheral nerves, which are the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. This damage can cause symptoms such as numbness, tingling, pain, and weakness, typically in the hands and feet. It can result from various causes, including diabetes, infections, traumatic injuries, and exposure to toxins.

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