Endogenous neuropathies are neurological disorders caused by changes in the functioning of individual structures of the brain and spinal cord or the nervous system as a whole. This may be due to problems with blood supply or nerves, muscle tone, sensation or motor activity. Depending on the location of the defect, symptoms may include various disorders, such as ataxia, hypoesthesia (decreased sensitivity), weakness, gait disturbance, pain in the limbs or back, changes in coordination and dizziness.
Various techniques can be used to diagnose endogenous neuropathies, including computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and electromyography (EMG). Treatment usually includes pharmacotherapy, physical therapy, and surgery if necessary. If conservative therapy is ineffective, it is possible to use artificial implantation of spinal cord and brain stimulators to control motor and sensory disorders.
One of the main symptoms of endogenous neuropathy is pain. It can be acute or chronic and localized or widespread. Patients may describe their symptoms as burning, shooting, throbbing, stabbing, or itching. Pain may be accompanied by fatigue, delayed response to stimuli, stress or anxiety, emotional disorders, guilt or depression. Chronic pain can cause tension, decreased physical activity, decreased quality of life, and functional limitations.
The most common causes of endogenous neuropathologies are stroke, vascular disorders, trauma, tumor lesions, infections, arthritis and other diseases that lead to disruption of nervous structure and function. Some of them may