Q What diseases can cause peripheral neuropathy?
A large number of conditions can cause peripheral neuropathy. Some of these are listed here: 1. Alcoholism. 2. Autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, GB syndrome, etc. 3. Diabetes. 4. Exposure to poisonous substances. 5. Vitamin deficiencies, specifically B-complex vitamins. 6. Certain medications, like drugs used for chemotherapy. 7. Trauma or injury to peripheral nerves, or compression of nerves due to unnatural positions, repetitive motions etc. Neuropathies are generally difficult to restore to normal, when once established. So, early diagnosis peripheral neuropathy can minimize the damage.