Nerve damage caused by diabetes affecting the arms, hands, legs, and feet.
This condition is associated with diabetes mellitus and is a frequent complication. High blood sugar levels can damage the nerves and lead to pain –
especially legs and feet.
Our expert pain management doctors use innovative procedures to accurately
diagnose your pain and safe, non-surgical procedures to alleviate the
pain caused by diabetic neuropathy.
Contact National Spine & Pain Centers to schedule an appointment with an affiliated pain specialist for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy treatment today.
High blood sugar levels, that are chronically elevated, will cause damage
to nerves. There are four types of diabetic neuropathy: peripheral, autonomic, proximal,
and focal.
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy most commonly affects the feet and legs. Damage to the nerves can result in decreased sensation, making it more
difficult to walk and putting patients at risk of injuring their feet
because of loss of sensation. Patients with diabetes who develop ulcers
or infections in the feet need to be followed closely.
Getting better control of the patient’s blood sugar levels often
may be associated with decreased symptoms.
For diabetic peripheral neuropathy, patients will have symptoms on the lower half of their body – specifically legs, feet, and toes. Primary symptoms include:
Proper diagnosis starts with an experienced physician. The type of pain that you may have with diabetic peripheral neuropathy can be similar to the symptoms of several types of disorders. Accurately determining the correct source of your pain is critical to successful treatment.