Disorder of the PNS Flashcards
1
Q
Large fibre motor problem ?
A
Weakness, unsteadiness, wasting
2
Q
Large fibre sensory problem ?
A
Numbness, paraesthesia, unsteadiness
3
Q
Small fibre problem?
A
Pain, dysesthesia
4
Q
Autonomic problem ?
A
Dizziness (postural hypotension)
Impotence
Nausea and vomiting (gastroparesis)
Absence of sinus arrhythmia
5
Q
Sjogren’s neuro problem
A
Dorsal root ganglionopathy
6
Q
PNS 3 problems
A
Radiculopathy/ganglionopathy
Plexopathy
Peripheral neuropathy
7
Q
Glove and stocking loss of sensation
A
Distal symmetric polyneuropathy
8
Q
Wrist drop
A
Radial nerve
9
Q
Foot drop
A
Common peroneal nerve
10
Q
How are PNS nerves damaged ?
A
Loss of axons
Demyelination
11
Q
How to distinguish between axonal loss and demyelination
A
Motor nerve conduction study
