When just the ends of nerves (the "periphery") are affected, this is called peripheral neuropathy. Damaged sensory nerves do not accurately "sense" heat, cold, pressure, pain and body position. When these nerve endings are damaged, a burning sensation is often experienced.
Damaged motor nerves do not accurately tell muscles to contract and move. This is sometimes referred to as muscle/nerve damage. In these situations, the motor nerve is damaged which can lead to the muscles being weak or non-responsive. It can make the person off balance. Situations like this can start a year after the treatment is stopped. Inability to walk is often reported.
The nerve damage from radiation can cause facial drooping, loss of hearing, erectile dysfunction, infertility, and pain as well as mobility issues. It can also cause 'drop foot'...a leg became weaker so that it can only lifted and inch or so off the floor.
Nerve damage can happen anywhere in the body and the types of problems will come from the nerves that are damaged.
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