Diabetic Neuropathy

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Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy treatment in Chennai deals with a specific type of nerve damage found in patients with high blood sugar levels (diabetes). Peripheral nerves are commonly affected the peripheral nerves carry motor and sensory signals from the spinal cord to the arms, legs, hands, and feet

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Causes of diabetic Neuropathy

The significant cause for the development and progression of diabetic neuropathy is poor glycaemic control. (blood glucose level). Diabetic neuropathy treatment in Chennai results due to damage of nerves and blood vessels and the symptoms differ from one person to another according to the type of neuropathy. 

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Other Cause

– Vitamin B12 deficiency – Folic acid deficiency – Smoking – Alcoholism – Age related

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Types of diabetic neuropathy

1. Peripheral neuropathy 2. Autonomic neuropathy 3. Proximal neuropathy 4. Focal neuropathy

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Symptoms 

– Numbness with reduced or altered sensation – Pain and weakness of the muscles. – Loss of reflexes usually in the ankle joint – Tingling or burning sensation – Loss of balance and coordination – Sever foot ulcers with infection – Foot deformities example hammer toe

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Autonomic Neuropathy

Autonomic neuropathy requires an immediate diabetic neuropathy treatment in Chennai because it affects the internal organs such as the cardiovascular system, digestive tract, genital organs, kidneys,  bladder day respiratory system  which are supplied by autonomic nerves. 

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