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Can neuropathy effect your arm?
yes, it can. neuropathy is a condition of the nerves in the body, but treatment is available so see your family doctor
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
Can Diabetic neuropathy cause muscle twitching or spasms in fingers?
It can, although peripheral neuropathy usually occurs first in the feet.
What causes burning feet?
may be part of neuropathy, its a place to start.
Which of the bodily systems does neuropathy effect?
Neuropathy is damage to a single nerve or nerve group. It may involve any part of the body. One of the more commonly known types of neuropathy is Carpal tunnel syndrome.
Can you get neuropathy from a fall?
Neuropathy can cause loss of protective sensation (LOPS) resulting in decreased sensation in the bottom of the feet. As foot sensation is one of our primary balance mechanisms, it is conceivable an individual may posture themselves close to the limit of their stability and not recognize their position. A slight further off-balancing can then result in a seemingly sudden fall. As many individuals with neuropathy may have restricted the speed of activity for some time attempting to prevent a fall, they may find their ability to recover from a significant loss of balance restricted by low functioning muscles and balance organs.
How does diabetes affect dancing?
It doesn't, unless you have extreme neuropathy in the legs and 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.
Can you tell you more about peripheral neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the peripheral nerves. It often causes weakness, tingling, pain, and/or numbness of the hands and feet. If diagnosed and treated early, peripheral neuropathy can often be controlled.
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 are the different types of neuropathy?
The four major forms of nerve damage are polyneuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, mononeuropathy, and mononeuritis multiplex. The most common form is peripheral polyneuropathy, which mainly affects the feet and legs. Often the form of neuropathy is further broken down as to cause (see below), or other type, such as small fiber peripheral neuropathy, which is idiopathic. There are other less common forms of neuropathy, for example Enteric Neuropathy.11. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuropathy
Is peripheral neuropathy a painful condition of the nerves of the hands and feet?
That's one possible manifestation.
