The chronic neurological signs were symmetrical and similar to those in type 1 diabetic patients. Significant impairment was found concerning perception, EDB test, lower leg pain, ankle and knee tendon reflexes, but not concerning dry feet, loss of forefoot arch and hammer toes, on comparing ...
The neuropathy may be acquired or hereditary. Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is the most common hereditary neuropathy and causes weakness in the foot and lower-leg muscles. Acquired neuropathies can be due to multiple causes. Acquired neuropathy is the most common neuropathy seen in the patient...
A thick nerve that arises in the lower part of the spine and passes through the pelvis on its way to the back of the leg. It carries sensory information from the leg to the spine and controls the action of many muscles. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. The American...
in diabetics "swell" more than non-diabetics and that the swelling of these nerves puts excessive pressure on the nerves as they pass thru tight spaces in the leg and foot. Such would be the case withtarsal tunnelwhere the tibial nerve, once swollen, is trapped on the inside of the foot...
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...
The condition is triggered by the wallet pressing on sciatic nerves in the back and can lead to pain or numbness in the lower leg, ankle or foot. 这种情况是由于钱包压迫背部坐骨神经引发的,可能会导致下肢、踝关节或足部的疼痛或麻木。 查看全部 ...
A typical pattern of diabetes-associated neuropathic symptoms includes sensory effects that first begin in the feet. The associated pain or pins-and-needles, burning, crawling, or prickling sensations form a typical "stocking" distribution in the feet and lower legs. Other diabetic neuropathies affec...
Peripheral neuropathy is a painful disorder with many etiologies, characterized by burning and tingling in the lower extremities.Easing the pain in peripheral neuropathy. (Horizons) Peripheral neuropathy causes either pain or loss of feeling in the toes, feet, legs, hands, and arms.Diabetic neuropath...
A.Neruontin active substance is Gabapentin, an anti-epileptic medication. it is also given in some other conditions such as diabetic neuropathy. i guess that's the reason you got it. one of it's side effects is swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs. i know i got that ...
Muscular dysfunction results from the underlying neuropathy; frequently, atrophy of the anterior muscle group of lower leg exerts strain during the rollover process with an increase on forefoot pressure. Three complications arise from the lack of sensitivity: ‚ Constant pressure for several hours ...