Loss of peripheral nerve function
• Generalised (glove and stocking) feet, and legs
Multiple causes- DM, drug side effect: post chemotherapy
• Specific nerves/ nerve roots
Often pressure effect- trauma, tumour
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what are the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy
Sensory nerves
- Sensory loss or parathesthesia
- Sometimes neuropathic pain
- Loss of proprioception
Motor nerves
- Muscle weakness, esp hands and feet
Autonomic nerves
- Bowel/ bladder dysfunction
- BP control
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what is bells's palsy
Lower motor neurone palsy of facial nerve
Thought to be viral
Present recommendations
Oral steroids within 72 hour improve outcome. Eye care: eye drops and tape closed at night to prevent corneal damage
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what are the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy
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Sensory nerves
- Sensory loss or parathesthesia
- Sometimes neuropathic pain
- Loss of proprioception
Motor nerves
- Muscle weakness, esp hands and feet
Autonomic nerves
- Bowel/ bladder dysfunction
- BP control
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