MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

MONONEUROPATHIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Best describes neuropathy.
A
reversible process
B
necrosis to the cells
C
cells still can transmit information
D
did not induce Parkinson
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Necrosis can occur due to injuries, infections or diseases. Lack of blood flow to your tissues and extreme environmental conditions can also cause necrosis. While dead body tissue can be removed, it can’t be brought back to good health.

Detailed explanation-2: -Overview. Peripheral neuropathy, a result of damage to the nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves), often causes weakness, numbness and pain, usually in the hands and feet.

Detailed explanation-3: -NEUROPATHIC PAIN-Examples include post herpetic (or post-shingles) neuralgia, reflex sympathetic dystrophy / causalgia (nerve trauma), components of cancer pain, phantom limb pain, entrapment neuropathy (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome), and peripheral neuropathy (widespread nerve damage).

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