Peripheral neuropathy affects 1% of people, 10% of those over 60: doctors at Guntur CME
Medical experts at the Lalitha CME series in Guntur discussed the rising prevalence of peripheral neuropathy, which affects 1% of the general population and 10% of those over 60. The session covered diagnostic advancements like MR Neurography and the importance of managing underlying conditions like diabetes.
Why it matters
Increased awareness and early diagnosis of nerve disorders are essential for improving quality of life in an aging global population.
Newer nerve disorders called nodopathies and paranodopathies can cause gait unsteadiness, tremors and rapid weakness of all four limbs, while imaging can help visualise affected nerves, Satish Khadilkar of Bombay Hospital, Mumbai, said at the launch of the Lalitha Continuing Medical Education (CME) series in Guntur on Sunday (September 6, 2026).
The Lalitha CME Series on ‘Advances in Peripheral Neuropathy ’ was organised by Lalitha PVS Institute of Medical Sciences, attracting about 200 doctors, neurologists and faculty from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Mr. Khadilkar discussed immune-mediated neuropathies and spoke of MR Neurography and nerve ultrasound for diagnosis.
P. Vijaya, Managing Director and HOD, Neurosciences, said peripheral neuropathy affects about 1% of the population and nearly 10% of adults above 60, while diabetes is associated with about half of cases. She stressed early recognition, proper evaluation and timely treatment.
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