Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, otherwise known as CIPD, is a neurological disorder causing weakness and diminished sensory functions in the arms and legs.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
CIPD is caused by damage to the myelin sheath (fatty covering that wraps around and ultimately protects the body’s nerve fibers) of the peripheral nerves.
Damage to the nerve fibers and decreased ability for the nerves to send signals is what ultimately causes weakness, pain, fatigue and numbness in the arms and legs.
CIPD is most common in young adults, but can occur at any age. It is more commonly found in men more so than women.
CIPD is closely related to Guillain-Barre syndrome and is widely considered to be the chronic equivalent of that acute disease.
Symptoms
- Numbness or tingling in the toes and fingers
- Weakness in the extremities
- Loss of deep tendon reflexes, commonly referred to as areflexia
- Fatigue
- Abnormal sensations
Medications
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