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Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is damage or disease affecting nerves which may impair sensation movement gland or organ function or other aspects of health depending on the type of nerve affected. Common causes include systemic diseases (such as diabetes or leprosy) vitamin deficiency medication (e.g. chemotherapy) traumatic injury excessive alcohol consumption immune system disease or infection or it may be inherited (present from birth).

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