Neuritis

Neuritis is a general term referring to the inflamation of a nerve or part of the nervous system. Symptoms depend on the nerves involved, but may include pain; paresthesias; paresis; or wikt:hypesthesia (numbness).

Specific uses include:

• Brachial neuritis
• Optic neuritis
• Peripheral neuropathy, also known as Peripheral neuritis
• Vestibular neuritis, a viral infection of the vestibular nerve

Sources

Neuritis, W.B. Saunders Company; 30th B/Cdr edition (May, 2003) [1]

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