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Video: The Science Behind CIDP

Learn what happens when someone has chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and about the role of immunoglobulin therapy.

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Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder that affects the peripheral nerves, leading to progressive weakness and impaired sensory function in the legs and arms. CIDP can have a profound impact on the lives of those affected, making awareness and education crucial.
 
Watch the video above to understand how CIDP affects the nerves and causes its symptoms. The video also discusses a treatment called immunoglobulin therapy and explains the different ways it works on the immune system to help manage the condition.