Understanding Nerve Damage
Nerve damage, also known as neuropathy, refers to a condition where there is damage or dysfunction in the nerves. There are different types of nerve damage, and it can occur in both the peripheral nervous system (nerves outside the brain and spinal cord) and the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).
Nerve damage can lead to debilitating and life-altering results such as:
- bowel or bladder damage
- sexual dysfunction
- twitching
- paralysis
- pain, sensitivity or numbness
- tingling
- burning sensations
- muscle atrophy (or wastage)
- Weakness