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ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ don't always know what causes peripheral neuropathy. It is often caused by other health problems. It can also run in families.

The most common cause is diabetes. Having your blood sugar too high for too long a time can damage the nerves.

Other problems can also cause peripheral neuropathy, such as:

Kidney problems.

These can lead to toxic substances in the blood that damage nerves.

Vitamin deficiencies and alcohol use disorder.

Not getting enough nutrients, such as vitamin B-12, can damage nerves. Overuse of alcohol and not eating a healthy diet can lead to these vitamin deficiencies.

Infectious or inflammatory diseases.

Diseases, such as HIV or Guillain-Barré syndrome, can damage the central and peripheral nerves.

Exposure to toxic substances.

Arsenic and certain medicines, such as those used for chemotherapy, can damage nerves.