Disorders of the peripheral nervous system

Abstract

Disorders of the peripheral nervous system are caused by a variety of diseases, toxins, trauma, and metabolic causes. Neuropathies are estimated to affect 2-8 % of the population with the incidence being higher in older individuals [1]. Depending on the cause a single or multiple nerves may be involved. The most common causes of polyneuropathy are diabetes, alcoholism, fatty liver disease, and malignancy.