Peripheral neuropathy- affects the feet and legs first, followed by the hands and arms.
Balance disorder and coordination problem Bone and joint pain Foot ulcers, infections Increased sensitivity to touch Muscle weakness Numbness Reflex Problem Sharp pains or cramps Tingling or burning sensation Autonomic neuropathy- occurs in the autonomic nervous system controls our heart, bladder, stomach, intestines, sex organs and eyes.jpg)
Abdominal bloating Difficulties speaking Dysesthesia or a distorted sense of touch Face and eyelids Drooping Increased or decreased sweating Loss of appetite Low libido Muscle contractions and weakness Problems controlling body temperature Unawareness of low blood sugar levels Radiculoplexus neuropathy/ diabetic amyotrophy/ femoral neuropathy/ proximal neuropathy- - affects nerves in the thighs, hips, buttocks or legs.jpg)
Abdominal swelling Difficulty rising from a sitting position Severe hip and thigh pain Weak thigh muscles Mononeuropathy/focal neuropathy – Affects specific nerve in the face, middle of the body (torso) or leg and usually doesn't cause any long-term problems.
Difficulty focusing Front of thigh pain Shin or foot pain.jpg)
Genetic factors Nerves and blood vessels damage Nerves Inflammation.jpg)
History of Diabetes Overweight Uncontrolled blood sugar
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