Peripheral neuropathies, a multidimensional and practical approach to a complex condition

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https://doi.org/10.21615/cesmedicina.6250

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peripheral neuropathy, electrodiagnostic, axonal, demyelinating, therapy

Abstract

Introduction: peripheral neuropathies comprise a wide range of entities affecting one or multiple peripheral nerves in any of their functional categories. Methods: review of the literature on the subject, by searching for articles in Pubmed and Google Scholar databases published in the last 21 years, without language restriction, excluding descriptive studies and case reports. Results: peripheral neuropathies have a prevalence of 2 % to 3 %, and can be caused by infectious etiologies, inflammatory diseases, immunological, neoplastic disorders, exposure to toxins, drugs and nutritional deficiencies. Their diagnosis depends on clinical judgment. The application of laboratory and electrodiagnostic studies can adequately classify these entities. Treatment depends on the underlying entity and should include a multimodal approach. Conclusions: establishing strategies for prevention, early detection and treatment allows for potential recovery and decreases costs for the health system.

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Alex Jhonier Imbachí Salamanca, Universidad del Cauca

Especialista en Medicina Interna, Universidad del Cauca, Colombia. 

Karen Liseth Chito Castro, Pontifica Universidad Javeriana de Cali

Residente del posgrado de Medicina Familiar, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana de Cali, Colombia. 

Juan David Orozco Burbano, Universidad del Cauca

Especialista en Medicina Interna, Universidad del Cauca, Colombia. 

Tomás Omar Zamora Bastidas, Universidad del Cauca

Especialista en Neurología. Docente departamento de Medicina Interna, Universidad del Cauca, Colombia. 

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2022-05-11

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Imbachí Salamanca, A. J., Chito Castro, K. L., Orozco Burbano, J. D., & Zamora Bastidas, T. O. (2022). Peripheral neuropathies, a multidimensional and practical approach to a complex condition. CES Medicina, 36(1), 46–58. https://doi.org/10.21615/cesmedicina.6250

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