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I was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy ofin biliteral lower extremities. I thought they were both the same. What is the difference?

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@tigreyes2004 - Nephropathy is a disease of the kidneys caused by damage to the small blood vessels or to the units in the kidneys that clean the blood. Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves), often causes weakness, numbness and pain, usually in your hands and feet. It can also affect other areas of your body. More information here:

Peripheral neuropathy
-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peripheral-neuropathy/symptoms-causes/syc-20352061

Diabetic nephropathy
-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetic-nephropathy/symptoms-causes/syc-20354556