Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy Progression. More than 100 types of peripheral neuropathy have been identified each with its own symptoms and prognosis. Doctors call this disorder idopathic which means of unknown cause typically idiopathic peripheral neuropathy occurs in people over 60 years old.
Progresses slowly or doesn t progress at all after the initial onset. Sometimes it can have a direct cause like injury or damage to peripheral nerves leading to their. In many respects the symptoms are very similar to diabetic polyneuropathy.
Sometimes peripheral neuropathy seems to happen for no particular reason.
Treatment of idiopathic neuropathy revolves around symptom management. Treatment will target the cause if it can be determined. Peripheral neuropathy can cause permanent damage to nerves if untreated. And it can be very disruptive to someone s.