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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

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What is the code for diabetic peripheral neuropathy?

250.60 and 357.2


is alpha lipoic acid good for neuropathy?

Its ability to kill free radicals may help people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy


What is the standard treatment protocol for diabetic neuropathy?

Often, oral medications are prescribed to treat diabetic neuropathy. These medications can include anti-depressants. Duloxetine and pregabalin are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration specifically for treating painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy


What is a good diabetic peripheral neuropathy surgeon?

A good diabetic peripheral neuropathy surgeon performs a procedure on patients who suffer nerve problems from having diabetes. The condition gets worse with age and surgery most times can relieve some of the pain associated with the disorder.


What are four types of diabetic neuropathy?

1. Peripheral 2. Focal 3. Autonomic 4. Proximal


Can Diabetic neuropathy cause muscle twitching or spasms in fingers?

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


Are there any real home remedies to help the pain in hands and feet from diabetic neuropathy?

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


Can radiation therapy to pelvic area cause peripheral neuropathy?

Yes. It can cause the peripheral neuropathy.


What are the ethnic vulnerabilities to peripheral neuropathy?

Race has not been found as a contributing factor in the onset of peripheral neuropathy.


Can a person die from idiopathic peripheral autonomic neuropathy?

There is no usual evidence that indicates that idiopathic peripheral autonomic neuropathy is fatal.


What is the difference between peripheral neuropathy and polyneuropathy?

Peripheral neuropathy three types-Focal,Multifocal (mononeuropathy multiplex)and generalized (Polyneuropathy)


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