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Neuritis (/ njʊəˈraɪtɪs /), from the Greek νεῦρον), [1] is inflammation of a nerve [2] or the general inflammation of the peripheral nervous system. Inflammation, and frequently concomitant demyelination, [3][4][5] cause impaired transmission of neural signals and leads to aberrant nerve function.
Neuritis is an inflammation of the peripheral nerves. Symptoms of neuritis will vary depending on which nerves are affected: optic nerves, facial nerves, and more. Learn about this condition.
neuritis, inflammation of one or more nerves. Neuritis can be caused by injury, infection, or autoimmune disease. The characteristic symptoms include pain and tenderness, impaired sensation, often with numbness or hypersensitivity, impaired strength and reflexes, and abnormal circulation and decreased ability to sweat in the distribution of the ...
Neuritis is a broad term use to describe various diseases involving the inflammation of a nerve or a group of nerves. It is often associated with pain, changes in sensations, weakness, numbness, paralysis or muscle wasting.
Vestibular neuritis is an inner ear disorder that results in severe vertigo, dizziness and balance issues. It can come on suddenly and last anywhere from one week to several months — and in some cases, even years.
Neuritis is the term for inflammation of the nerve. It may be due to a number of causes including mechanical trauma, chemical injury, nutritional deficiencies, infections, inherited disorders and systemic diseases.
Brachial neuritis is nerve damage that affects the chest, shoulder, arm, and hand. It causes pain, weakness and lack of muscle control and lack of feeling in the shoulder or arm.
Optic neuritis occurs when swelling (inflammation) damages the optic nerve — a bundle of nerve fibers that transmits visual information from your eye to your brain. Common symptoms of optic neuritis include pain with eye movement and temporary vision loss in one eye.
Optic neuritis is when inflammation of the optic nerve causes pain, vision loss and other symptoms. This condition has strong links to chronic conditions like multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases.
Brachial neuritis, also called neuralgic amyotrophy or Parsonage-Turner syndrome, is a neuromuscular syndrome involving the peripheral nerves. The condition is not well understood and is often underdiagnosed.