Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy

Sensorimotor polyneuropathy is a disorder that affects several nerves in the body at the same time, involving both sensation and strength, usually in a symmetrical way and starting in the hands and feet.

Common symptoms: tingling, numbness, burning, or loss of sensation, along with muscle weakness that can make walking or coordination difficult.

Common causes: it can be associated with various metabolic conditions, nutritional deficiencies, or other causes that affect the peripheral nerves.

Which specialist treats it? It is usually assessed in neurology and neurophysiology, with support from internal medicine; in children, pediatric neurology is involved. In the case of tingling or weakness that persists or progresses, the prudent thing is to seek a professional evaluation to study the cause.