Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
CIDP is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the myelin sheath of the peripheral nerves, causing inflammation and sometimes stripping the myelin. This results in loss of motor function, sensation, and proprioception in the arms and legs. CIDP is the chronic counterpart of the acute disorder, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS).
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