Glossary

Polyneuropathy

Polyneuropathy

Polyneuropathie

Polyneuropathy is a disease affecting several peripheral nerves at the same time. It frequently shows itself through tingling, numbness, pain or muscle weakness, usually in the feet and hands. A common cause is long-standing diabetes mellitus.

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