What is length-dependent sensorimotor polyneuropathy?

Small fiber sensory neuropathy (SFSN) is a disorder in which only the small sensory cutaneous nerves are affected. The majority of patients experience sensory disturbances that start in the feet and progress upwards. These patients have what is called a length-dependent SFSN.

What is the treatment for polyneuropathy?

Physical therapy: People with muscle weakness or coordination issues may find physical therapy helpful. Orthotic and other devices: Braces, canes, casts, splints, walkers, and wheelchairs may provide support and pain relief to those with neuropathy of the hands, feet, legs, and arms.

Why is neuropathy length-dependent?

About three-fourths of polyneuropathies are “length-dependent,” meaning the farthest nerve endings in the feet are where symptoms develop first or are worse. In severe cases, such neuropathies can spread upwards toward the central parts of the body.

Is sensorimotor polyneuropathy fatal?

Nerve pain may be uncomfortable and may last for a long time. In some cases, sensorimotor polyneuropathy causes severe, life-threatening symptoms.

What is length dependent neuropathy?

In the most common form, length-dependent peripheral neuropathy, pain and parasthesia appears symmetrically and generally at the terminals of the longest nerves, which are in the lower legs and feet. Sensory symptoms generally develop before motor symptoms such as weakness.

What causes sensory neuropathy?

Untreated diabetes and obesity are major causes of sensorimotor neuropathy, which may lead to chronic leg ulcers and other skin conditions.

What is axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathy?

Chronic idiopathic axonal polyneuropathy is an insidiously progressive sensory or sensorimotor polyneuropathy (a neurological disorder that occurs when many peripheral nerves throughout the body malfunction simultaneously).

What does polyneuropathy mean?

Polyneuropathy is a condition in which a person’s peripheral nerves are damaged. These are nerves that run throughout your body. Polyneuropathy affects the nerves in your skin, muscles, and organs.