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Dr. John Hayes Jr Discusses Some Causes of Peripheral Neuropathy.

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1 Dr. John Hayes Jr Discusses Some Causes of Peripheral Neuropathy

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3 What is Peripheral Neuropathy? Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) is describe as a condition that is characterized by some or all of the following: loss of sensation tingling numbness and burning sleep disturbance

4 What are the causes of PN In many cases of PN, the cause is often unknown or idiopathic.

5 Some known causes of PN But some are due to:  diabetes  post-chemotherapy  or heavy metal toxicities

6 Statistical Facts  Peripheral neuropathy is very widespread.  In the US, it is estimated that between 15 million and 20 million patients suffer from PN  The medical cost of diabetic peripheral neuropathy and its complications is close to $14 billion annually. 27% of the direct medical costs may be attributed to diabetic PN.

7 But there is good news... Very significant progress being made in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy.

8 Treating Neuropathy 20,000,000 patients and thousands more each year need highly trained professionals like you…

9 About Treating Neuropathy 20,000,000 patients and thousands more each year need highly trained professionals like us…

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