# Peripheral Neuropathy

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RtLCzYWZfRT3o7tzhyamNE

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Peripheral Nerve Disease

**Alternative Labels:**

- Peripheral Nerve Disorder

## Definition

Peripheral neuropathy refers to a range of disorders caused by damage to the peripheral nerves, which are the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. This condition often results in symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness, typically affecting the extremities like the hands and feet.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R7M8wW11LJaLtWjQS7DmTQH

## Parent Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R18n1R5u96SkGrmnLNmve

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