Neuritis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Neuritis is the general inflammation of the peripheral nervous system.

Symptoms depend on the nerves involved, but may include pain, paresthesia paresis, hypoesthesia (numbness), anesthesia, paralysis, wasting, and disappearance of the reflexes.

See also underlying causes of neuropathy.

Underlying conditions causing localized neuritis (affecting a single nerve):
- Diphtheria
- Localized injury
- Diabetes