Chronic inflammatory polyneuropathy
Definition
Chronic inflammatory polyneuropathy is nerve inflammation that results in loss of movement or sensation.
Alternative Names
Polyneuropathy - chronic inflammatory; CIDP; Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathyCauses
Chronic inflammatory polyneuropathy is a common type of damage to nerves outside the brain or spinal cord (peripheral neuropathy). Polyneuropathy means there are several nerves involved. Polyneuropathy usually affects both sides of the body equally.
The cause of chronic inflammatory polyneuropathy is an abnormal immune response. The specific processes and triggering factors vary and, in many cases, are unknown.
Guillain-Barre syndrome is an acute form of chronic inflammatory polyneuropathy.
It may occur in association with other conditions such as HIV, inflammatory bowel disease, lupus erythematosus, chronic active hepatitis, and blood cell abnormalities.
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