Neuritis

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Neuritis is the general inflammation of the peripheral nervous system. Symptoms depend on the nerves involved, but may include pain; paresthesias; paresis; or hypesthesia (numbness).

Specific uses include:

• Brachial neuritis
• Optic neuritis
• Peripheral neuropathy, also known as Peripheral neuritis
• Vestibular neuritis, a viral infection of the vestibular nerve
• Arsenic neuritis, an acquired disease associated with smiths, this form of neuritis is caused due to arsenic contact

[edit] Sources

• Neuritis, W.B. Saunders Company; 30th B/Cdr edition (May, 2003) [1]

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