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The main symptoms of peripheral neuropathy can include: numbness and tingling in the feet or hands. burning, stabbing or shooting pain in affected areas. loss of balance and co-ordination. muscle weakness, especially in the feet. These symptoms are usually constant, but may come and go. When to see a GP.
- Treatment
Treatment for peripheral neuropathy may include treating any...
- Symptoms
Symptoms vary according to the type of peripheral neuropathy...
- Diagnosis
Identifying the cause of a neuropathy. The GP can usually...
- Causes
As well as diabetes, there are many other possible causes of...
- Complications
Peripheral neuropathy can sometimes cause other medical...
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Symptoms vary according to the type of peripheral neuropathy and may develop quickly or slowly. The main types of peripheral neuropathy include: sensory neuropathy – damage to the nerves that carry messages of touch, temperature, pain and other sensations to the brain; motor neuropathy – damage to the nerves that control movement
Peripheral neuropathy develops when nerves in the body's extremities – such as the hands, feet and arms – are damaged. The symptoms depend on which nerves are affected. Like static on a telephone line, peripheral neuropathy distorts and sometimes interrupts messages between the brain and spinal cord and the rest of the body. The main types ...
30 Απρ 2024 · Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy can vary depending on which type you have. They can also develop quickly or slowly. Symptoms of sensory neuropathy. a prickling or tingling sensation in the affected body part. ‘pins and needles’ in the affected body part. a burning or sharp pain, usually in the feet. numbness in the affected body part.
Identifying the cause of a neuropathy. The GP can usually identify the underlying cause of a peripheral neuropathy. If diabetes is suspected, they can usually make a confident diagnosis based on your symptoms, a physical examination, and checking the levels of sugar in your blood and urine.
12 Σεπ 2024 · Small blood vessels to the skin may not work properly and the foot may feel cold. Some people also experience unpleasant symptoms such as ‘pins and needles’, uncomfortable numbness, stabbing or burning pains. This is sometimes called ‘painful neuropathy.’.
Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy might include: Gradual onset of numbness, prickling, or tingling in your feet or hands. These sensations can spread upward into your legs and arms. Sharp, jabbing, throbbing or burning pain. Extreme sensitivity to touch.
