Early signs of a nerve injury are your body’s warning to get help fast. Discover what symptoms to watch for and the minimally invasive nerve repair techniques to help you recover.

Peripheral nerve impairments in older adults were tied to a higher risk of subsequent dementia, a study of longitudinal data showed. Combined sensory and motor impairments in the lower leg doubled the ...

Neuromuscular diseases are conditions that affect your nerve and muscle function. Neuromuscular disorders affect your peripheral nerves—the nerves outside your brain and spinal cord. Types of ...

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. It often causes pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness, especially in the hands and feet. This problem ...

Dear Doctor: My dad is 65 years old and has Type 2 diabetes. He recently developed pain in his feet, which his doctor says is peripheral neuropathy. What is that, and what treatments are available?

A gene that plays many fundamental roles in cells throughout the body has, for the first time, been implicated in human disease, according to researchers at the Duke Center for Human Genetics. A ...

Unmanaged diabetes can lead to amputations, usually of the toes, feet, or legs. Causes include reduced blood flow or peripheral neuropathy. Managing your blood sugar may help prevent it. Limb loss and ...

An accident nearly turned Jason Russo into a drug addict as he tried to blot out the pain in his leg. Robert Jackson had to use powerful narcotics after accidents tore up his back. A balky knee was ...

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwanju] Every winter, many people visit hospitals complaining of particularly cold hands and feet. While it is natural for hands and feet to feel cold in chilly weather, if ...

Dear Doctor: My dad is 65 years old and has Type 2 diabetes. He recently developed pain in his feet, which his doctor says is peripheral neuropathy. What is that, and what treatments are available?