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warm salt water baths may significantly reduce foot pain in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, which may involve a burning sensation.

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Diabetic socks can increase circulation to the feet and prevent diabetic neuropathy. They also protect the feet from further nerve damage or pain.


What is the definition of diabetic peripheral neuropathy?

Diabetic Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage caused by chronically high blood sugar and diabetes. It can lead to many things including but not limited to numbness, loss of sensation, and sometimes pain in your feet, legs, or hands. More can be found at www.webmd.com


Can Diabetic neuropathy cause muscle twitching or spasms in fingers?

It can, although peripheral neuropathy usually occurs first in the feet.


What is a painful condition of the nerves of the hands and feet?

One painful condition of the nerves of the hands and feet is peripheral neuropathy.


What causes pins and needles sensation in hands after sleeping?

The first two things you have to look at are diabetic neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome. Diabetic neuropathy is more of a burning pins and needle feeling and can effect the feet as well and of course you would have to have diabetes. Carpal tunnel syndrome classically will give you numbness and tingling of the first 2 or 3 fingers at night and upon waking. You may have a history of diabetes, hypothyroidism or repetitive use of hands. It effects women 2:1 usually in the 35-55 year old range and unlike diabetic neuropathy it won't effect your feet and it may be in one hand.


Should you see a doctor if you have diabetic neuropathy?

Yes, you should immediatly go see a doctor if you have diabetic neuropathy. Not being treated could result in the loss of a limb or the loss your life.


What are the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy?

Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage that occurs as a result of diabetes. Primary diabetic neuropathy symptoms include a tingling or burning sensation in the extremities, numbness in feet and toes, pain while walking, muscle weakness and sensitivity to touch.


Why would a person need diabetic neuropathy treatment?

If they have damaged nerves in their feet from the diabetes, diabetic neuropathy treatment may help with that or nerve damage to their autoimmune system. The best treatment is to track your blood sugar levels and make sure they are where they should be.


What does diffuse peripheral neuropathy affect?

Diffuse peripheral neuropathy primarily affects the limbs, damaging the nerves of the feet and hands. Autonomic neuropathy is the other form of diffuse neuropathy and it affects the heart and other internal organs


Why does Bragg's apple cider vinegar help diabetics?

Will ACV help a diabetic if he or she has neuropathy in feet and hands?


What could be the problem if you are diabetic and have a burning sensation in your feet?

This is probably neuropathy. It is a common symptom in diabetic patients, eventually. It is very annoying, and it can become serious. Discuss treatment options with your doctor.


Is peripheral neuropathy a painful condition of the nerves of the hands and feet?

That's one possible manifestation.