the following are possible causes for peripheral neuropathy EXCEPT:     Medications     Vitamin B deficiencies     Intervertebral disk

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  1. All of the following are possible causes for peripheral neuropathy EXCEPT:

       

    Medications

       

    Vitamin B deficiencies

       

    Intervertebral disk herniation

       

    Hemorrhage

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Neuropathy- It is the result of damage or dysfunction of one or more nerves which causes the numbness, muscular weakness, tingling and pain in the affected area. 

Neuropathy is also called as peripheral neuropathy, is due to the involvement of the peripheral nerves. The nerves which form a network outside the brain and spinal cord are called as peripheral nerves. 

The neuropathy occurs dur to damage or destruction of the nerves or neurons. 

There are three types of peripheral nerves- motor nerves, sensory nerves and autonomic nerves. 

Clinically, it can result in weakness, pain, numbness in hands and feet normally. 

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