The root word in "neuropathy" is "neuro," which comes from the Greek word for nerve.
Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is deneration of the nurse supplying the extremities.
It depends on what is causing your neuropathy. There are a number of conditions and toxins that can cause neuropathy. For more information use the following link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuropathy
disease of the optic nerve (optic neuropathy)
what is a "SensoriMotor Neuropathy Profile" and why is it done?
Rheumatoid vasculitis can cause Vasculitic neuropathy
Neuropathy refers to any disease or injury affecting nerves or nerve cells.It may refer to:Peripheral neuropathy, any condition affecting peripheral nervesCranial neuropathy, any condition affecting cranial nervesOptic neuropathy, any condition affecting the optic nerve (including Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy)Auditory neuropathy, any condition affecting the auditory nerveNeuropathic pain, caused by neuropathy or by damage elsewhere in the nervous system
The medical term for any disease of a nerve is "neuropathy." Neuropathy can cause symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the affected nerve or nerves.
Neuroarthropathy is the medical term meaning any disease of nerve and joint.
Vasculitic neuropathy can be treated with cortciosteroids and cyclophosphamide
The average age of an individual with vasculitic neuropathy is 62