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Isolated Nerve Dysfunction Learning Center

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Mononeuropathy is damage to a single nerve or nerve group, which results in loss of movement, sensation, or other function of that nerve.

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Symptoms
Loss of bladder or bowel control; Loss of sensation; Numbness, decreased sensation; Paralysis; Tingling, burning, pai...
Causes
Mononeuropathy is a type of damage to nerves outside the brain and spinal cord (peripheral neuropathy. Mononeuropathy...
Tests
The health care provider will take a complete history, including any recent injury or exposure to toxins. Neuromuscul...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to allow you to use the affected body part as much as possible. The cause of the mononeuropa...
Complications
Decreased self-esteem; Medication side effects; Mild to severe deformity; Recurrent or unnoticed injury to the affect...
Prevention
Avoiding pressure or traumatic injury may prevent many forms of mononeuropathy. Treating conditions such as high bloo...

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