Neuropathy means nerve damage. In diabetes, high blood sugar over time can harm the nerves, especially in the feet and hands. ### 什么是神经病变? 神经病变的意思是神经损伤。在糖尿病患者中,长期高血糖会损害神经,尤其是脚和手的神经。 ### How Does It Happen?
Signs and symptoms of peripheral neuropathy might include: Gradual onset of numbness, prickling or tingling in your feet or hands, which can spread upward into your legs and arms. Sharp, jabbing, throbbing or burning pain. Extreme sensitivity to touch. How long does it take for neuropathy to...
Muscle weakness and atrophy.Damage to your peripheral nerves can weaken and shrink the muscles that are connected to them. This most commonly happens in your hands, lower legs, and feet. Such damage can weaken your grip, make you less stable on your feet, or make it difficult or even impo...
However, the person experiencing them may not even realize they are related to alcohol. Symptoms caninclude: Arms, legs, hands, and feet: Tingling sensation Numbness Pins and needle sensations Burning, shooting, stabbing, or freezing pains
In a patient with an inflammatory condition causing neuropathy, we can try to treat the disease by reducing inflammation, which may help the nerves regenerate. Physical therapy can be helpful in training our body to make the most of the nerve function that remains. Physical therapy can also be...
Peripheral neuropathy (PN), the most common complication of diabetes, leads to sensory loss and associated health issues as pain and increased fall risk. However, present treatments do not counteract sensory loss, but only partially manage its consequenc
If assisting with bathing, check the water temperature to make sure it’s safe Ensure the patient’s hands and feet are kept warm Regularly check the patient’s hands and feet for cuts or injuries, and treat them promptly to prevent infection ...
used, the duration of treatment (number of chemotherapy cycles received) and the dose used. In the case of diabetic patients it has been postulated that the loss of axonal integrity due to decreased regeneration makes diabetic patients prone to neuronal toxicity from drugs such as chemotherapy [...
As a retired clinician with over 35 years of experience my heart goes out to all neuropathy sufferers. If you are one of them, I'm fairly certain I know what you're going through right now. I feel for you. I honestly do. One of things that pains me most in fact, is howso many...
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