Scattering is the primary loss mechanism offiber and the light scattered back to the OTDR provides the mechanism for OTDRtesting. The backscatter coefficient is a result of two major fiber characteristics, corediameter (or more correctly, mode fill in the core) and the material itself.
1 Cancers-peripheral neuropathy can occur in people with some cancer E.G: lymphoma and multiple myeloma. 2  Alcohol excess-high alcohol levels in the body cause nerve damage. 3  Chronic kidney disease-if the kidneys are not functioning normally, an imbalance of salts and chemicals can cause peripheral neuropathy.
Peripheral neuropathy is a widespread disorder, and there are many underlying causes. Some of these causes are common, such as diabetes, and others are extremely rare, such as acrylamide poisoning and certain inherited disorders.The most common worldwide cause of peripheral neuropathy is leprosy.hen an individual has a peripheral neuropathy, nerves of the PNS have been damaged. Nerve damage can arise from a number of causes, such as disease, physical injury, poisoning, or malnutrition. These agents may affect either afferent or efferent nerves.