They also have the potential to generate neurons and may be the source of the fibroblast population that is found in peripheral nerves. In many ways our ideas about CNS and PNS glial cells have ...

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO Thumb numbness is a symptom often attributed to a "pinched nerve" of the hand, wrist, or spine. In addition, numbness may be due to a disease or medications ...

The causal relationship of liver disease to neuropathy has been questioned. This study was designed to evaluate the incidence and character of peripheral neuropathy in patients with liver cirrhosis.

Diabetes is a leading cause of peripheral neuropathy ... carpal tunnel syndrome, occurs when the median nerve is compressed ...

“Our findings suggest the preserved sensory integrity of the median nerve,” wrote the study’s researchers, who said more research is needed to see if this “extends to other peripheral nerves.” The ...

Painful diabetic neuropathy was associated with lower quality of life and higher rates of depression and anxiety than painless diabetic neuropathy.