Peripheral neuropathy and neuropathic pain in the elderly

Neuropathic pain is a common symptom in the elderly and tends to increase according frequency of related underlying disease. In older patients, cognitive decline accompanying medical conditions may make early diagnosis difficult. Therefore, detailed history taking, neurological examination, laboratory tests should be performed. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, entrapment radiculopathy, postherpetic neuralgia, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy are major causes elderly. When treating dose drug adjusted consideration its side effects. An accurate treatment neuropathic essential improve quality life patients. Keywords: Peripheral nervous system disease; pain; Aged; neuropathies