Peripheral neuropathy is a combination of changes that affect nerves throughout the body. Associated symptoms include pain, tingling, weakness, lack of sensitivity in some areas, and itching. This condition is generally a result of diabetes, leprosy, severe malnutrition or autoimmune disease. Also re...
Not to mention that your feet have to bear the weight of your body every step of the way. In addition, we cram them into shoes and stand on them for long periods of time. Those hard-working feet deserve a little more attention than you’re probably giving them. Here’s what you need...
Itchy feet can stem from common issues like athlete’s foot or eczema, or serious conditions like kidney disease. Learn causes and effective treatments.
Diabetic Neuropathy can cause pain and numbness in the foot as well as lead to more severe problems. Learn more about how Dr. Parker can help you by clicking the button below. Learn More Current Events Dr. Robert Parker DPM, FACFAS, FAENS, FASPS, FAMIFAS 2013 President, Charter Member, ...
Diabetics' feet are at two general disadvantages that can lead to specific, serious foot problems. In addition to reduced circulation, a loss of feeling in the foot, called neuropathy, can prevent diabetics from feeling the small aches and pains that normally signal to us that we've been cut...
Pain can be also be described according to the response given to underlying altered sensation. This terminology is summarized in Table 1. Neuropathy is the result of pathological change or functional disturbance in nerves. If only one nerve is affected, it is called mononeu...
DRC may be preferable to rituximab alone, BR may be toxic, and there is limited experience; there is some experience with FCR,78 but it is very toxic. Ibrutinib may be a reasonable choice in selected patients with IgM-related neuropathy62; bortezomib is associated with a risk for ...
a bleeding disorder, or low levels of platelets in your blood; kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); diabetes (unless you are taking pregabalin to treat diabetic neuropathy); drug or alcohol addiction; or a severe allergic reaction (angioedema). ...
Walking improves circulation in the legs and feet andprevents varicose veinsand thrombosis. It also helpsease the symptoms of neuropathysuch as numbness in the feet. How to Implement the Two-Minute Walking Habit into Your Daily Routine Any sort of lifestyle change has to be accompanied by some...
Poor blood flow to the legs and feet, which could lead to infections, ulcers, and amputation of your toes or feet Retinopathy, an eye disease that causes blindness Peripheral neuropathy, nerve damage in the arms and legs that causes weakness, numbness, pain, and poor coordination ...