metabolic causes of peripheral neuropathy

Last reviewed 01/2018

Metabolic causes of peripheral neuropathy include:

  • acute intermittent porphyria
  • chronic uraemia
  • dysproteinaemia
  • vitamin deficiencies:
    • B12 deficiency
    • other vitamin B deficiencies e.g. B1, B6
    • niacin deficiency
    • vitamin E deficiency