Peripheral Neuropathy: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches

Peripheral neuropathy, affecting about 30 million Americans, damages nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, primarily in the feet and hands.

Peripheral neuropathy causes pain, burning, numbness, or tingling sensations, usually in hands and feet. Illustration by The Epoch Times, Shutterstock

Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a severe and complex neurological disorder affecting 20 million to 30 million people in the United States.

PN damages nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, primarily in the feet and hands. Symptoms such as numbness, tingling, burning pain, and muscle weakness can drastically reduce quality of life, making even simple tasks challenging.