Lippman, MD, in 1976 (2). The longest motor nerves are those that activate the intrinsic muscles of the foot (lumbricals). Since diabetic neuropathies progress from distal to proximal, the lumbricals are the first muscles to be affected by neuropathy. The characteristics of the intrinsic ...
Warning signs of neuropathy include a “pins and needles” feeling, burning pain radiating in hands or feet, numbness and tingling, muscle weakness, pain when walking, problems walking, balance problems, knotted feeling in the soles of the feet and palms of the hands, pain from even a light ...
What are the long-term health complications of diabetes? Long-term diabetes-related complications include: High blood pressure Heart disease Nerve damage and neuropathy (nerve pain) Kidney disease Retinopathy (nerve damage in the eye and/or blindness) Stroke Skin infections Peripheral vascular disease ...
High blood sugar can cause the blood vessels in the retina to become enlarged and leak fluid. In other cases, the growth of new, abnormal vessels in the retina may occur. At times, the vessels in the retina may become blocked. This prevents blood flow through this part of the eye, depr...
muscles, skin, and supporting tissues. As such, there can be many causes of leg pain.Traumaor injury, either as a result of an accident or repetitive overuse, is a common cause of leg pain. Other causes can includevascular disease,arthritisconditions,spinal stenosis, andperipheral neuropathy. ...
Staying in one position for long periods of time, such as those related to someone’s job or hobbies Injuries, such as trauma, tears and sprains Bone spurs, which narrow the spaces where nerves travel Recovering from conditions or treatments that cause neuropathy, including breast cancer and dia...
Excessive sweating is known as hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis can happen to anyone who has a fever or is dealing with a bout of anxiety. Generally, the only sign of excessive sweating is the presence of abundant moisture in the anatomical area affected. The presence of this moisture can predispose...
Hand and foot problems. Nerve damage, known as diabetic neuropathy, occurs in about a third of diabetes patients. It can lead to pain, numbness, and tingling in the hands and feet. Also, stagnant blood flow means minor cuts (often in the feet) can heal poorly and may cause a severe in...
Nerve damage (called peripheral neuropathy) can be another sign of chronically elevated blood sugars. It results in numbness or tingling in your hands and feet, or inability to feel pain or temperature changes. See your podiatrist for regular foot exams. People with neuropathy may not realize the...
Bursitis is inflammation of abursa, a small sac that functions to reduce friction between bone and soft tissue. There are 160bursaein the body with the largest mainly near the hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow tendons. Signs and symptoms of bursitis are directly related to the degree of inflamm...