Peripheral Neuropathy - Advanced Diagnosis and Therapies

This book aims to educate readers about the advanced diagnosis as well as therapies of peripheral neuropathy with the help of comprehensive information. During the last two decades, thorough developments within the practice of neurology have been observed. Our comprehension of the etiology and pathogenesis for both peripheral and central nervous system disorders has significantly improved, and we have developed novel therapeutic approaches towards these diseases. Peripheral neuropathy is a common disease encountered by several specialists and can pose a diagnostic problem. Numerous etiologies, including drugs employed for treating other disorders, can cause peripheral neuropathy. Nevertheless, the most general cause is Diabetes Mellitus, a disease all physicians encounter. Disability because of peripheral neuropathy can be serious, since the patients suffer from symptoms in their day-to-day life. This book discusses progresses in the therapies and diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy over the last decade. The fundamentals of distinct peripheral neuropathies have been concisely elucidated. However, the book primarily emphasizes on the topics presenting modern approaches to peripheral neuropathies.