Peripheral Neuropathy 1. Definition • Damage to the peripheral nervous system (outside the brain and spinal cord) → leads to sensory, motor, or autonomic dysfunction. 2. Causes • Metabolic: Diabetes mellitus (most common in U.S.), hypothyroidism • Toxic: Alcohol, chemotherapy (vincristine, cisplatin), heavy metals • Nutritional: Vitamin B12, folate, thiamine deficiency • Infectious: HIV, Lyme disease, leprosy • Autoimmune: Guillain-Barré, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis • Other: Chronic kidney disea

171K views · 1.4K reactions | Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system; it affects the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves, which controls everything we do. Through this, the flow of information within the brain and between the brain and body is disrupted. MS can vary in severity from person to person, and individuals may experience different symptoms. #MSAwarenessWeek | National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Facebook