In the 'Symptoms - General' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about neuritis/neuropathy:
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Have you had neuritis (inflammation of nerves) or a neuropathy (a condition of nerve degeneration)?
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Your answer |
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...and suggests |
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"Never had it / don't know" |
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"Probably had it / minor episode(s) now resolved" |
History of neuritis |
A risk factor |
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"Major episode(s) now resolved" |
History of neuritis |
A risk factor |
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"Current minor problem" |
Neuritis |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Current major problem" |
Neuritis |
A pre-existing condition |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Neuritis
Nerve inflammation, commonly accompanying other conditions such as tendonitis, bursitis or arthritis. Neuritis is usually accompanied by neuralgia (nerve pain).
Neuropathy
A group of symptoms caused by abnormalities in motor or sensory nerves. Symptoms include tingling or numbness in hands or feet followed by gradual, progressive muscular weakness.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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