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Review
. 2019 Mar;103(2):383-397.
doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2018.10.006. Epub 2018 Dec 17.

Peripheral Neuropathy

Kelsey Barrell  1 , A Gordon Smith  2
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Peripheral Neuropathy

Kelsey Barrell et al. Med Clin North Am. 2019 Mar.

Abstract

Peripheral neuropathy is a commonly encountered disorder in clinical practice. In light of an aging population and the diabetes and obesity pandemic, the prevalence of peripheral neuropathy is increasing, posing a significant public health concern. This article provides a diagnostic framework for neuropathies and summarizes treatment options.

Keywords: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy; Idiopathic peripheral neuropathy; Neuropathic pain; Peripheral neuropathy; Polyneuropathy.

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