Human disease L21: Neurology peripheral neuropathy Flashcards
what is peipheral neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy develops when nerves in the body’s extremities, such as the hands, feet and arms, are damaged.
the loss of peripheral nerve function can be classified as generalised, what does this mean?
generalised peripheral neuropathy is where there are multiple nerves affected
in peripheral neuropathy what does the term glove and stocking mean
glove and stockings refer to the area where peripheral neuropathy is in affected. it affects the areas and makes its way up
peripheral neuropathy is caused by multiple causes, which very common disease causes damage to the peripheral nerves
diabetes
if specific nerve or nerve roots are affected through peripheral neuropathy what must be the likely cause
often pressure effect through either trauma or tumour
what are the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy if the sensory nerves were affected
sensory loss or parathesia
sometimes neuropathic pain
loss of proprioception - also referred to as kinaesthesia, is the sense of self-movement and body position.
what are the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy if motor nerves were affected
muscle weakness especially in the hands and feet
what are the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy if the autonomic nerves were affected
bowel / bladder dysfunction
bp control
which nerve is affected in bells’s palsy
lower motor neurone of facial nerve
what is the aetiology of bell’s palsy
it is thought to be viral
what are the treatment options for bell’s palsy
oral steroids within 72 hours of symptoms to improve outcome
and eye care - eye drops and tape used to close eyes at night, to prevent corneal damage
who is having a stroke and who is suffering from bells palsy
how can you tell the difference
with bells palsy it affects the whoele side of the compared to a stroke
most people recover from within how many months from bells palsy
9 months
