Polyneuropathy

Question 1

Polyneuropathy (2)

Answer 1

• generalized disorder of many peripheral nerves that typically presents distally and symmetrically
• causes - diabetes or autoimmune disease

Question 2

Stocking glove pattern

Answer 2

Sx typically begin in the feet and then appear in the hands and areas of the body supplied by the longest axons

Question 3

Diabetic neuropathy (3)

Answer 3

• distal impairment of nerve function secondary to diabetes due to high blood sugar
• numbness of feet
• stocking glove pattern

Question 4

Guillain-Barre syndrome (6)

Answer 4

• acute, inflammatory demyelination of PNS and motor fibers
• affects Schwann cells
• autoimmune disease
• weakness and tingling in LE
• difficulty with chewing, swallowing, speaking, and facial expressions
• deep aching or hypersensitive to touch

Question 5

Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome

Answer 5

• most common inherited polyneuropathy
• foot drop
• steppage gait
• frequent tripping
• muscle atrophy