A nerve sheath is a kind of insulation which surrounds the chain-like portion of anerve cell, orneuron, known as the axon. The function of the nerve sheath is to enhance the neuron’s ability to transmit signals along its axon. It is made from a substance calledmyelin, which is produced...
Danielle has a PhD in Natural Resource Sciences and a MSc in Biological Sciences Cite this lesson Neuropathy is a term that describes a broad range of nerve disorders. Read this lesson to learn about the different types of neuropathy, what causes it to happen, the resulting symptoms, and ho...
Macroscopic manifestations of neurotoxin exposure can include widespreadcentral nervous system damagesuch as intellectual disability, persistent memory impairments, epilepsy, and dementia. Additionally, neurotoxin-mediated peripheral nervous system damage such as neuropathy or myopathy is common. ...
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How does a neurologist treat nerve damage? Your neurologist may do an electrodiagnostic test to measure the electrical activity of your nerves and muscles. This test can help your doctor know how bad the nerve damage is and what may have caused it. Once they've determined what kind of damag...
22K Neuropathy is a term that describes a broad range of nerve disorders. Read this lesson to learn about the different types of neuropathy, what causes it to happen, the resulting symptoms, and how neuropathy is treated. Related to this QuestionWhat...
Neuropathic pain is a type of pain that is caused by damage to the nerves. There are many different types of neuropathic pain...
What is peripheral neuropathy (PN)?PN is a type of nerve damage that can develop when your peripheral nerves are damaged. Peripheral nerves are located outside of the brain and spinal cord. These nerves send information from your brain and spinal cord to the rest of your body. Damage to ...
Cranial neuropathy is a condition in which some of the nerves in the head become damaged. The main causes of cranial neuropathy...
Pain:Neuropathic pain is often described as a sharp, burning, or electric shock-like sensation. It can be constant or intermittent and may worsen at night. Numbness and Tingling:Many individuals with neuropathy experience a loss of sensation, often accompanied by tingling or “pins and needles”...