Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)QuestionWhat is chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy? AnswerChronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, also called chronic relapsing polyneuropathy, occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks peripheral nerves. This disorder occurs in different forms. The most common manifestation is slowly progressive weakness in the arms and legs. Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy may follow a viral infection and can be recurrent. Signs and symptoms — which usually develop slowly over weeks and progress over several months — may include:
Without treatment, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy usually doesn't improve. Treatment may include:
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