GuidelinesPrimary Care STG
Neuropathy
Central Nervous System
DESCRIPTION
- Defective functioning of nerves, which may involve peripheral nerves (peripheral neuropathy) and/or cranial nerves
- Clinical features may be predominantly of a sensory, sensorimotor or motor nature
See: Post-herpes zoster neuropathy (post herpetic neuralgia), Bell's palsy and Peripheral neuropathy
Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Primary Healthcare, 2020-4_Version 1.0_26 May 2025
Chapter 15: Central Nervous System Conditions_15.10 Neuropathy