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What condition is usually caused by diabetes and characterized by numbness?
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Type II diabetes mellitus is characterized by?
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is what they formerly call the Non-insulin dependent Diabetes. This is the inherited type of diabetes. This is the diabetes that is usually managed with Oral Hyperglycemic medications and usually does not need insulin but depends on the situation.
What does foot numbness mean?
Foot numbness is an abnormal condition in which you feel a loss of sensation in one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) feet, including the toes. Foot numbness is usually due to a lack of blood supply to an area or nerve damage. Foot numbness can result from infection
Can you have both diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus?
Yes, however, they are usually not related to each other. But you can have both depending on your condition. They are two separate disease.
Is gangrene a complication of diabetes?
Gangrene is a condition that involves the death and decay of tissue, usually in the extremities, which can be one of many complications of diabetes and if tissue dies it will have to be removed or amputated.
What is the numbness in your feet?
The numbness in your feet could be a sign of a serious medical condition. People with diabetes and fibromyalgia usually experience numbness in their feet and in their hands. Or prolapse of the discs between L4-5 can cause numbness in the feet.
What is hyperosmolarity in diabetes in a way even I can understand?
It is a condition of dehydration that can accompany diabetes (usually type 2).The symptoms includeExtremely high blood sugar (glucose) levelsExtreme lack of water (dehydration)Decreased consciousness
What is the name of the skin condition characterized by brown flat moles or skin tags on face neck trunk usually affecting African Americans?
The skin condition is called Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra or DPN.
What causes Numbness on left side of body?
Another cause of limb numbness is the hyperventilation some people experience when they're anxious or afraid. While numbness usually is a harmless symptom, doctors stress that any sudden, unexplained numbness could be a sign of a serious illness and should be checked out. Among the more serious causes of numbness are poor blood circulation, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, diabetes and carpal tunnel syndrome-a compression of the nerves of the wrist, which causes numbness in the hand and fingers. Numbness also can be a warning sign of an imminent stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), a mini-stroke that temporarily causes symptoms of a major stroke such as paralysis or blurred vision. Without proper medical treatment, a TIA can lead to a full-blown stroke that may cause permanent physical or mental impairment.
How you can get a Diabetes mellitus?
Diabetes can be acquired, inherited or congenital. Acquired Diabetes is when the person has caught the disease usually because of another underlying disease or condition. This is common among elderly also because of old age. Inherited Diabetes is one that is carried in between family members or is passed form generation to generation. The congenital diabetes is one that is already present at birth.
What Diabetes info can I expect to receive from my physician?
Your doctor will usually tell you if you do have Diabetes or not. If you do have Diabetes, the doctor will usually tell you how serious it is and prescribe you medication, if needed.
Who usually gets diabetes?
Diabetes is most common in people who are overweight.
What is gastroschisis?
Gastroschisis is a birth defect where the intestines protrude outside the baby's body through a hole in the abdominal wall. It typically requires immediate surgical intervention after birth to place the organs back inside the body and repair the opening in the abdominal wall. The exact cause of gastroschisis is unknown, but it is believed to result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
