CIDP occurs when immune cells attack the protective myelin sheath around peripheral nerves or when dysfunction in the immune system creates inflammation that causes myelin sheath breakdown or ...

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP): An autoimmune disorder that causes progressive damage to the peripheral nerves, leading to weakness and sensory loss. Nodes of Ranvier ...

The diagnosis of CIDP is suspected with a history of progressive sensorimotor neuropathy. Physical examination consistent with distal sensory loss in the upper and lower extremities, in conjunction ...

A neurological autoimmune disorder, CIDP causes progressive weakness and sensory dysfunction in the limbs. Individuals with this condition often struggle with walking and climbing stairs.