CIDP: Understanding Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)? Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare disorder affecting the peripheral nerves. These nerves transmit signals from your brain and spinal cord to the rest of your body, controlling muscle movement, sensation, and other functions. In CIDP, the myelin sheath—the protective layer around nerve fibers—becomes inflamed and…