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Why would someone have diabetic neuropathy?
A person may have diabetic neuropathy because their high blood sugar causes damage to nerves. This can be temporary or permanent, depending on the extent and scale of damage.
What are the treatments for diabetic neuropathy?
My drug of choice drug would be Lyrica (pregabalin).
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.
What is the most common peripheral neuropathy treatment?
Yes, there are. I would speak to your doctor to find out what works.
What is the treatment for neuropathy diabetes?
The treatment for diabetic neuropathy involves a multi-faceted approach aimed at managing symptoms and preventing further nerve damage. This typically includes tight blood sugar control through medication, diet, and exercise, as well as pain management with medications such as antidepressants, anticonvulsants, or topical treatments. Physical therapy and regular foot exams are also important components of treatment to help improve mobility and prevent complications such as foot ulcers. In severe cases, procedures like nerve decompression surgery may be considered to alleviate symptoms.
What would make your Toes feel numb and your foot tingling on top and have little red blotches on inside of skin going up front of leg?
If you are diabetic and have these symptoms, read up on Diabetic Neuropathy. Also read up on Methylcobalamin and Neuropathy. And start reducing your blood sugar average right away, or you may lose those feet!
What medical specialist would a person see for neuropathy?
Someone with neuropathy would likely consult with a neurologist, and possibly a pain medicine specialist.
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.
What is a person called with diabetes?
Usually, a person with diabetes is called a 'diabetic'. Though, there are two types of diabetes. To differentiate between the two, you would either say he/she is a 'type one diabetic' or a 'type two diabetic'.
Will gastric bypass be administered to diabetic patients?
The best person to consult would be your doctor. Websites such as webmd would be extremely helpful in informing you of the symptoms and causes of diabetes, but you should always talk to your doctor about treatment of a certain condition.
What kind of diseases could be responsible for multiple joint pain and tightnes numberness tingling and pain in hands and fingers?
I would look at rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, diabetic neuropathy and lastly carpal tunnel syndrome.
How do you deliver sugar to an unconscious diabetic?
When a diabetic person becomes unconscious, check for their emergency glucagon injection kit, as you are calling 911. Once the person is conscious, treat the same as you would a person who has not been unconscious.
