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__ may present with motor or sensory symptoms usually affecting the hands and feet initially.
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peripheral neuropathy
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there are a large number of potential causes of peripheral neuropathy which include?
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DM
alcohol excess malignancy medicaiton vitamin deficiencies inherited causes |
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many pt's c/o "walking on __ & __" along with other symptoms of foot drag/slap, tripping, inadvertent damage, weakness, or muscle wasting
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pins and needles
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t/f
the med vincristine can cause peripheral neuropathy |
true
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charcot-marie-tooth disease is a family history of ???
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neuropathy
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what is autonomic neuropathy?
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-postural hypotension
-gastroparesis-vomiting -diarrhea -gustatory sweating |
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if a pt. may have sensory loss what type of tests in the office could you do?
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monofilament
position sense pinprick light touch reduced reflexes weakness does it feel like a "stocking glove" |
