Overview Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Management What is peripheral neuropathy (PN)?PN is a type of nerve damage that can develop when your peripheral nerves are damaged. Peripheral nerves are located outside of the brain and spinal cord. These nerves send information from your brain and ...
I had morton's neuroma surgery 15 months ago and I'm still experiencing pain (stinging in all toes and needle sensations at times in the foot). Is it possible I may have neuropathy? Byanon37405— On Jul 19, 2009 I have had breast cancer and now have neuropathy in both legs, is this...
Many different medical conditions have been linked to RLS. The two most common conditions are iron deficiencyanemia(lowbloodcount) andperipheral neuropathy(damage to the nerves of the arms and legs, often caused by underlying conditions such as diabetes). Other medical conditions linked to RLS inclu...
Romberg Test.This is the most common proprioceptive disorder test. For 30 seconds, you stand on your own with your eyes closed and your heels together. Your doctor will observe any swaying or other signs of imbalance. Field Sobriety Test.This is the same series of tests law enforcement o...
There are several types of diabetic neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is what most people probably think of when they hear the term diabetic neuropathy. It can affect your arms, legs, hands and feet. Autonomic neuropathy is a problem with the nerves in your autonomic nervous system, meaning your...
What is Alcoholic Neuropathy? Alcoholic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that comes about as a result of long-term heavy alcohol intake. MY LATEST VIDEOS It often affects the peripheral nerves (nerves outside the brain and the spinal cord) and can present with symptoms such as tingling ...
Compression socks:Compression socksor stockings can help push fluids out of your legs and back into the lymphatics. But you’ll need to check with your care team that it’s safe for you to wear these. People with certain medical problems likeperipheral artery diseaseandneuropathyshouldn’t wear...
Nerve damagein the arms, legs, and feet (peripheral neuropathy) [1] Delayed physical and intellectual development in babies born to mothers who are hypothyroid [1] Delayed development in children with untreated hypothyroidism [1] Myxedema coma (in rare cases), when the body’s level of thyroid...
The goal is to help control your child's blood sugar level.A controlled blood sugar level decreases or delays complications of diabetes, such as neuropathy and retinopathy. Type 2 diabetes can cause complications in children sooner than in adults. ...
Entraptment neuropathy is a condition in which a person experiences pain because a nerve has been compressed in some way, often...