peripheral neuropathies Flashcards
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symptoms of peripheral neuropathies - 6
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paraesthesia weakeness in legs sensory loss falls, unsteady, dizzy tachycardic impair digestion
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what does paraesthesia feel like - 3
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burning
pain
numb
3
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associated symptoms - 4
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injuries
ulcers
infections
hot/cold
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DDx for peripheral neuropathies - 5
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cerebellar disorder syringo myelia GB botulism alcohol, diet, drugs
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how does peripheral neuropathy occur - 6
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demyelination axonal degeneration wallerian degeneration compression infection infiltration
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related metabolic deficiencies - 5
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B12 diabetes lead poisioning alcohol B1
7
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causes of peripheral neuropathies - 6
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diabetes toxins drugs auto immune trauma other disease
8
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what drugs cause peripheral neuropathies - 3
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phenytoin
metrinidazole
amodiarone
9
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what autoimmune can cause peripheral neuropathies - 2
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RA
GBS
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examples of mono neuropathies - 4
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carpal tunnel
unilateral foot drop
sciatic nerve dysfunction
ulnar/radial palsy
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examples of poly neuropathies - 5
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amylodosis celiac charcot-marie tooth hepatitis diabetes
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investigations for peripheral neuropathies - 5
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bloods - all urine- glucose and protein ANA, ANCA nerve conduction studies EMG
