Symptoms of polyneuritis
Sep 08, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Jun
Introduction
The symptoms of polyneuritis primarily include pallor, cyanosis, excessive sweating or anhidrosis, and coldness of the skin in the distal extremities. Mild to complete paralysis may also occur, potentially leading to decreased muscle tone. In the later stages of the disease, muscle atrophy, limb contractures, and deformities may develop. Additionally, abnormal sensations such as burning, tingling (like ants crawling), tenderness, and prickling may be present.
The symptoms of polyneuritis mainly include autonomic nerve dysfunction, motor disturbances, and sensory disturbances.
1. Autonomic Nerve Dysfunction
This can cause the skin at the extremities to become cyanotic, sweaty or anhidrotic, pale, and cold. It may also lead to abnormalities such as rough, brittle nails, or even ulceration.
2. Motor Disturbances
It causes symmetrical muscle weakness in the distal limbs, manifesting as mild paralysis or even complete paralysis. It may also result in hypotonia, with diminished or absent tendon reflexes. Additionally, some patients may develop wrist drop or foot drop. In later stages of the disease, muscle atrophy, limb contractures, and deformities may occur.
3. Sensory Disturbances
Sensory abnormalities may also occur in the distal parts of affected limbs, such as burning sensations, crawling sensations, tenderness, or prickling pain. There may also be symmetrical sensory loss or reduction in the distal limbs, typically distributed in a "glove-and-stocking" pattern.
