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Neuritis

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Neuritis /nʊˈraɪtɪs/ or /njʊˈraɪtɪs/ is a general term for inflammation of a nerve or the general inflammation of the peripheral nervous system. Symptoms depend on the nerves involved but may include pain, paresthesia (pins-and-needles), paresis (weakness), hypoesthesia (numbness), anesthesia, paralysis, wasting, and disappearance of the reflexes.

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Causes

  • Physical injury
  • Infection
  • Diphtheria
  • Herpes zoster (shingles)
  • Leprosy
  • Lyme disease
  • Chemical injury such as chemotherapy
  • Radiation therapy

    • Underlying conditions

  • Alcoholism
  • Autoimmune disease, especially multiple sclerosis and Guillain–Barré syndrome
  • Beriberi (vitamin B1 deficiency)
  • Cancer
  • Celiac disease
  • Diabetes (Diabetic neuropathy)
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Porphyria
  • Vitamin B12 deficiency
  • Vitamin B6 excess

    • Types of neuritis

  • Brachial neuritis
  • Cranial neuritis such as Bell's palsy
  • Optic neuritis
  • Vestibular neuritis

    • Blood purify,

    References

    Neuritis Wikipedia
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