Sensorimotor polyneuropathy
Neuropathy means a disease of, or damage to nerves. When it occurs outside of the central nervous system (CNS), that is, the brain and spinal cord, it is called a peripheral neuropathy . Mononeuropathy means one nerve is involved. Polyneuropathy means that many nerves in different parts of the body are involved. Neuropathy can affect nerves that provide feeling ( sensory neuropathy ) or cause ...
Axonal neuropathy can result from diabetes, hereditary conditions, infections, toxins, or vitamin deficiencies that damage the long axons of nerve cells, leading to sensory and motor issues.
Axonal Sensorimotor Polyneuropathies
Recent Findings: Axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathies have been well described for some time. Recent advances include the assessment of the incidence of peripheral neuropathy in the elderly, the recognition of the limited influence of electrodiagnostic testing on the clinical management of uncomplicated axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy, the development of guidelines for treatment of painful ...
Sensory polyneuropathies, which are caused by dysfunction of peripheral sensory nerve fibers, are a heterogeneous group of disorders that range from the common diabetic neuropathy to the rare sensory neuronopathies. The presenting symptoms, acuity, time course, severity, and subsequent morbidity vary and depend on the type of fiber that is affected and the underlying cause. Damage to small ...
Axonal peripheral neuropathy
I was not sure exactly what axonal peripheral neuropathy was so had to look it up. "What is the difference between axonal and peripheral neuropathy ? Demyelinating neuropathy characteristically shows a reduction in conduction velocity and prolongation of distal and F-wave latencies, whereas axonal neuropathy shows a reduction in amplitude."
Neuropathy can affect nerves that provide feeling ( sensory neuropathy ) or cause movement ( motor neuropathy ). It can also affect both, in which case it is called a sensorimotor neuropathy . Sensorimotor polyneuropathy is a bodywide (systemic) process that damages nerve cells, nerve fibers (axons), and nerve coverings (myelin sheath).
Length Dependent Neuropathies (Guidelines)
Refer/ discuss with neurology (or if acute issue to medical team) Rapidly progressive neuropathy . 'Neuropathy' which only has motor and no sensory symptoms/ signs. Neuropathy where proprioceptive loss is the prominent symptom. Asymmetrical neuropathy , particularly if mononeuritis multiplex is considered. Patient with hepatitis C, elevated plasma viscosity or paraproteins. Strong family history ...
In some cases, motor neuropathy is also present (sensorimotor neuropathy ), leading to muscle weakness. It can present as demyelinization or even with axonal degeneration [81].
