Mononeuritis multiplex
Mononeuritis multiplex Causes
The causes of mononeuritis multiplex are most commonly associated with diabetes mellitus and multiple nerve compressions.
Mononeuritis multiplex Definition
Mononeuritis multiplex comes out from problems with multiple individual nerves serially or almost simultaneously. It is a painful asymmetric asynchronous sensory and motor peripheral neuropathy involving isolated damage to at least 2 separate nerve areas.
Mononeuritis multiplex Diagnosis
Diagnosis of the disorder involves exams and tests that contain detailed history to determine the possible causes. Neuromuscular testing and examination may present a specific loss of sensation and movement associated with dysfunction of specific nerves. Reflexes may also be found to be abnormal.
Mononeuritis multiplex Symptoms and Signs
Symptoms of the disease often begin with low back or hip pains and spreads to the thigh and knee on one side. Patients describe the pain to be deep and aching with superimposed lancinating jabs that are most severe at night. Other symptoms include numbness, tingling, abnormal sensation, burning pain, difficulty in moving a body part, and lack of controlled movement of a body part.
Mononeuritis multiplex Treatment
Treatments of the disease generally involve rehabilitation programs such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and recreational therapy.