Pacient s neuropatií v ordinaci praktického lékaře

doi:10.36290/med.2022.024

Med. praxi. 2022;19(3):160-164 | DOI: 10.36290/med.2022.024

Patient with neuropathy in a general practitioner's office

MUDr. Jana Junkerová^{1, 2}, MUDr. Eva Kovalová¹: ¹ Neurologická klinika Fakultní nemocnice Ostrava; ² Lékařská fakulta Ostravské univerzity

Unpleasant feelings in the limbs are a common occurrence in adult patients. In some cases, it may be indicative of peripheral nerve damage ie. neuropathy. This work aims to raise awareness of its symptoms and anamnestic circumstances among general practitioners and allow them to more accurately determine the kind and scope of damage to the nerve. We offer a guide for recognizing such patients and transferring them to the care of specialized neurologists. We would like to thoroughly introduce a diagnostic technique integral to correct assessment of the condition of peripheral nerves - electromyography. This article does not aim to describe individual clinical entities.