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WHAT IS DIABETIC NEUROPATHY?<\/b><\/p>\n
Reviewed by Michael Dansinger, MD.<\/b><\/p>\n
Diabetes can harm your nerves. That damage, called neuropathy, may be painful.<\/p>\n
It can happen in several ways, and they all seem to be related to blood sugar levels being too high for too long. To prevent it, work with your doctor to manage your blood sugar.<\/p>\n
You may hear your doctor mention the four types of diabetes-related neuropathy: peripheral, autonomic, proximal, and focal.<\/p>\n
Peripheral Neuropathy:<\/b><\/p>\n
This type usually affects the feet and legs. Rare cases affect the arms, abdomen, and back.<\/p>\n
Symptoms include:<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Tingling<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Numbness (which may become permanent)<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Burning (especially in the evening)<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Pain<\/p>\n
Early symptoms usually get better when your blood sugar is under control. There are medications to help manage the discomfort.<\/p>\n
What you should do:<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Check your feet and legs daily.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Use lotion on your feet if they’re dry.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Take care of your toenails. Ask your doctor if you should go to a podiatrist.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Wear shoes that fit well. Wear them all the time, so your feet don’t get injured.<\/p>\n
Autonomic Neuropathy:<\/b><\/p>\n
This type usually affects the digestive system, especially the stomach. It can also affect the blood vessels, urinary system, and sex organs<\/p>\n
In your digestive system, Symptoms include:<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Bloating<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Diarrhoea<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Constipation<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Heartburn<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Nausea<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Vomiting<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Feeling full after small meals<\/p>\n
What you should do:<\/b><\/p>\n
You may need to eat smaller meals and take medication to treat it.<\/p>\n
In blood vessels, Symptoms include:<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Blacking out when you stand up quickly<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Faster heartbeat<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dizziness<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Low blood pressure<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Nausea<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Vomiting<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Feeling full sooner than normal<\/p>\n
NOTE:<\/b><\/p>\n
If you have it, avoid standing up too quickly. You may also need to wear special stockings (ask your doctor about them) and take medicine.<\/p>\n
In Men:<\/b><\/p>\n
Symptoms include:<\/b>\u00a0He may not be able to have or keep an erection, or he may have \u201cdry\u201d or reduced ejaculations.<\/p>\n
What you should do: See your doctor, because there are other possible causes than diabetes.<\/p>\n
Treatment includes:<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Counselling<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Penile implant or injections<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Vacuum erection device<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Medication<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0In Women:<\/p>\n
Symptoms include:<\/b><\/p>\n
Can include less vaginal lubrication and fewer or no orgasms.<\/p>\n
What you should do:<\/b><\/p>\n
See your doctor and treatments include:<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Vaginal estrogen creams, suppositories, and rings<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Medications to help sex not feel painful<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Lubricants<\/p>\n
In the Urinary System, Symptoms include:<\/b><\/p>\n
*Trouble emptying your bladder<\/p>\n
* Bloating<\/p>\n
* Incontinence (leaking urine)<\/p>\n
* More bathroom trips at night<\/p>\n
\u00a0What you should do: Tell your doctor.<\/p>\n
Treatments may include:<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Medication<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Inserting a catheter into the bladder to release urine (self-catheterization)<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Surgery<\/p>\n
Proximal Neuropathy:<\/b><\/p>\n
This type causes pain (usually on one side) in the thighs, hips, or buttocks. It can also lead to weakness in the legs.<\/p>\n
Most people with this condition need treatment, such as medication and physical therapy, for their weakness or pain.<\/p>\n
Focal Neuropathy:<\/b><\/p>\n
This type can appear suddenly and affect specific nerves, most often in the head, torso, or leg. It causes muscle weakness or pain.<\/p>\n
Symptoms include:<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Double vision<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Eye pain<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Paralysis on one side of the face (Bell’s palsy)<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Severe pain in a certain area, such as the lower back or leg(s)<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Chest or belly pain that is sometimes mistaken for another condition, such as heart attack or appendicitis<\/p>\n
What you should do:<\/b>\u00a0Tell your doctor about your symptoms.<\/p>\n
Focal neuropathy is painful and unpredictable. But it tends to improve by itself over weeks or months. It usually doesn\u2019t cause long-term damage.<\/p>\n
Other Diabetes Nerve Damage<\/b><\/p>\n
People with diabetes can also get other nerve-related conditions, such as nerve compressions\u00a0(entrapment syndromes).<\/b><\/p>\n
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very common type of entrapment syndrome. It causes numbness and tingling of in the hand and sometimes muscle weakness or pain.<\/p>\n
If you think you may have any type of nerve problem, talk with your doctor, so she can check for the cause.<\/p>\n
Courtesy: WebMD Medical Reference.<\/b><\/p>\n
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