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• The Risk of Neuropathy for Diabetics

  ...Neuropathy can affect: ... Autonomic nerves, which control involuntary or semi-involuntary body functions...
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• New treatment for diabetic neuropathy

  ...neuropathy. The outpatient procedure involves making small ... incisions in order to decompress the nerves that cause the pain and ... swelling. Doctors hope the new treatment will prevent amputations ... associated with chronic diabetic neuropathy. system...
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• Peroneal Neuropathy

  ...Neuropathy is a general term denoting functional disturbances and pathological changes in the peripheral nervous system (the nerves). The peroneal nerve originates in the sciatic nerve and innervates (supplies nervous energy and stimulation.... ... The patient should be informed of the injury to the nerve and a plan should be outlined for treatment and follow-up. The acute management depends on the type of injury, but a dorsiflexion cast or splint may be necessary to hold the foot in a neutral position...? ... How are these tests performed? ... What is the cause of the condition? ... Can the condition resolve spontaneously? ... What treatment will you recommend? ... Will you be prescribing medication? What are the side effects? ... How effective is the treatment?...
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• Peripheral Neuropathy

  ...What is the cause of the peripheral neuropathy? ... Is it related to a specific disease such as arthritis or diabetes? ... What treatment do you recommend? ... Peripheral neuropathy is the degeneration of peripheral nerves that supply mainly the distal muscles of the extremities. ... This syndrome is associated with non-inflammatory degeneration of the axon and myelin sheaths. Although peripheral neuropathy can occur at any age, incidence is highest in men between ages 30 and 50. Onset is usually insidious, and patients may compensate by overusing unaffected muscles. ... The peripheral nervous system is the network of nerves used for all movements (motor...
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• Diabetic Neuropathy

  ...Diabetic neuropathy is a nerve disorder and its many complications that are caused by diabetes. ... Diabetic neuropathy refers to several types of nerve damage associated with diabetes. The most common form is a slowly progressive degeneration of nerves in the arms and legs, in which the longest nerves (e.g., in the toes and feet) tend to be affected first and most severely. As nerve damage worsens, symptoms spread up the legs and begin in the hands. Neuropathy from diabetes can occur at any point...
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• Autonomic neuropathy treatment

  ...Neuropathy - autonomic ... Treatment is supportive and may need to be long-term. Several treatments may be attempted before a successful one is found. ... Various strategies... they may continue or get worse, even with treatment. ... Most symptoms of autonomic neuropathy are uncomfortable, but they are rarely life-threatening. ... Fluid or electrolyte imbalance such as low blood potassium (if excessive... and fluid retention ... Proamatine to prevent a drop in blood pressure when standing ... Sleeping with the head raised ... Use of elastic stockings ... Treatments for reduced gastric motility include: ... Medications that increase gastric...
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• Metabolic neuropathies treatment

  ...For most metabolic neuropathies, the best treatment is to correct the metabolic problem. ... Vitamin deficiencies are treated with diet. Abnormal blood sugar or thyroid function may need medication to correct the problem. ... In some cases, pain is treated with medications that reduce abnormal pain signals from the nerves. Lotions, creams, or medicated patches can provide relief in some cases. ... Weakness is often treated with physical therapy. You may need to learn how to use a cane or walker if your balance is affected. You may need special braces on the ankles to walk better. ... For additional information and support, see www.neuropathy.org. ... The outlook...
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• Alcoholic neuropathy treatment

  ...Neuropathy - alcoholic; Alcoholic polyneuropathy ... Once the immediate alcohol problem has been addressed, treatment goals include: ... Controlling symptoms ... Maximizing ability... catheterization ... Medications such as bethanechol ... Impotence, diarrhea, constipation, or other symptoms are treated when necessary. These symptoms often respond poorly to treatment in people with alcoholic neuropathy. ... It is important to protect..., and slow gastrointestinal movement. ... Light-headedness or dizziness when standing up (orthostatic hypotension) may require several different treatments before you find one that successfully reduces symptoms. Treatments that may help include...
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• Alcoholic neuropathy prevention

  ...Neuropathy - alcoholic; Alcoholic polyneuropathy ... Avoid or minimize alcohol use. Avoiding alcohol entirely is the safest treatment for persons with alcoholism. ... Shy ME. Peripheral neuropathies. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 446....
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• Diabetic neuropathy prevention

  ...Nerve damage - diabetic ... Tight control of blood sugar levels may prevent neuropathy in many people with type 1 diabetes, and may reduce the severity of symptoms. ... In addition, regular foot care can prevent a small infection from getting worse. This is why no appointment for diabetes care is complete without a thorough foot examination. ... Vinik AI. Diabetic neuropathies. Med Clin North Am. 2004;88(4):947-999. ... Vardi M, Nini A. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors for erectile dysfunction in patients with diabetes mellitus. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(1):CD002187. ... Wong MC, Chung JW, Wong TK. Effects of treatments for symptoms of painful diabetic neuropathy...
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