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Peripheral neuropathy
A generic medical term for dysfunction of the nerves that carry information to and from the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord).
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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