Neuritis
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Neuritis is a general term referring to the inflammation of a nerve or part of the nervous system. Symptoms depend on the nerves involved, but may include pain; paresthesias; paresis; or 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) [link]
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