Generality
Polyneuropathy is a form of peripheral neuropathy, in which there are more than one damaged or malfunctioning peripheral nerves.
A polyneuropathy can be: sensory, if the affected peripheral nerves are sensory nerves; motor, if the nerves involved are motor nerves; finally, mixed, if the peripheral nerves involved are nerves with both a sensory and a motor function.
Symptoms vary depending on whether the polyneuropathy is sensory, chronic, or mixed.
An accurate diagnosis of polyneuropathy requires numerous examinations and tests.
Treatment is mainly based on symptomatic therapy and causal therapy.