Dermatomes are areas of skin that send signals to the brain through the spinal nerves. The dermatome system covers the entire body from the hands and fingers to the feet and toes. The part of a nerve ...

Damage to the peripheral nerves can affect their signaling, resulting in various painful or otherwise unusual sensations, known as peripheral neuropathy. Lifetyle changes, and addressing the ...

Peripheral neuropathy occurs when your peripheral nerves don’t work properly because they’re damaged or destroyed. They might send pain signals for no reason, or not send a signal when you’re ...

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered that targeting a specific immune process ...

Peripheral neuropathy symptoms often begin with pain or tingling in the hands and feet. Peripheral neuropathy is not common in children. Early diagnosis gives a better chance of reversing nerve damage ...

A dermatome is an area of skin that gets its sensation from a specific spinal nerve root. Spinal nerves exist in 31 pairs, one on each side of the spine. These nerves send signals for things like ...

Peripheral nerve injury reduces the ability of macrophages to clear dead or dying cells – a process known as efferocytosis – leading to chronic pain Restoring efferocytosis ability reduced neuropathic ...

Treatment for peripheral nerve damage can vary based on the underlying condition. Remedies like soaking in a warm bath and getting regular exercise may provide some relief. Peripheral neuropathy is a ...

The concern with the cervical herniated disk and the popular whiplash injury as a source of pain in the upper extremity may exclude consideration of a more distal origin of such pain. It is the ...