Peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is the medical term for damage to peripheral nerves, caused either by diseases of the nerve or from the side-effects of systemic illness.
Causes
Major causes of peripheral neuropathy include diabetes, nutritional deficiencies, and HIV with diabetes being the most likely cause of Peripheral Neuropathy. Also mechanical pressure from staying in one position for too long, a tumor, intraneural hemorrhage, exposing the body to extreme conditions such as radiation, cold temperatures, and/or toxic substances can also cause peripheral neuropathy.