### Symptoms of Neuropathy from Different Causes Neuropathy, or peripheral neuropathy, can have a wide range of symptoms depending on its cause. Here are some common symptoms based on different conditions: #### Diabetic Neuropathy - **Common Symptoms:** Numbness, tingling, pain, and weakness in the feet and sometimes hands. - **Progression:** Can lead to loss of sensation, increasing the risk of injuries, sores, and ulcers, which may become infected and require amputation. #### Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy - **Common Symptoms:** Severe pain, impaired movement, changes in heart rate and blood pressure, balance issues, trouble breathing, paralysis, and organ failure. - **Progression:** Symptoms often improve after chemotherapy ends but can sometimes persist. #### HIV/AIDS-Related Neuropathy - **Common Symptoms:** Burning, stiffness, prickling, tingling, and loss of feeling in the toes and soles of the feet. Sometimes affects fingers, hands, and wrists. - **Drugs Associated:** Didanosine (Videx), zalcitabine (Hivid), and stavudine (Zerit). #### Other Causes - **Infections:** Herpes zoster, Lyme disease, hepatitis B and C can cause burning, tingling, or numbness. - **Autoimmune Disorders:** Conditions like vasculitis, sarcoidosis, or celiac disease can lead to similar symptoms. - **Additional Causes:** Metabolic disorders, autoimmune disorders, toxicity, hereditary disorders, hormonal disorders, alcoholism, vitamin deficiencies, physical trauma, compression, and repetitive stress. If you experience these symptoms, consult a physician for proper diagnosis and treatment.