The symptoms
of peripheral neuropathy depend on which type of nerve is
affected. The three main types
of nerves are sensory, motor,
and autonomic. Neuropathy can
affect any one or a combination
of all three types of nerves.
Symptoms also depend on whether
the condition affects the whole
body or just one nerve (as from
an injury).
SENSATION
CHANGES
Damage to
sensory fibers results in:
For many
neuropathies, sensation changes
often begin in the feet and
progress toward the center of
the body with involvement of
other areas as the condition
worsens.