Archive for the ‘Foot Neuropathy’ Category


Fighting With Neuropathy Pain In Feet

Foot Neuropathy is a painful condition that makes it difficult to walk.  Damage to the nerves surrounding the brain and spinal cord are the cause of this condition and inflammation of the feet can result.  This damage is often due to diseases such as diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Lyme disease and alcoholism.  A high blood sugar level [...]

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Treatment for Diabetic Foot Neuropathy

People with neuropathy need to take special care of their feet. The nerves to the feet are the longest in the body and are the ones most often affected by neuropathy. Loss of sensation in the feet means that sores or injuries may not be noticed and may become ulcerated or infected. Circulation problems also [...]

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Foot Neuropathy: What Is It?

There are many people who suffer from neuropathy of the feet. What is foot neuropathy? Simply put, neuropathy is damage to the peripheral nerves of the body. The effects of this damage are displayed in the feet and hands of the patient. Many times, neuropathy, often called peripheral neuropathy, occurs in people who have diabetes. [...]

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Care Tips for Foot Neuropathy

When you have type 2 diabetes, it’s so important to practice good foot care. The long term complications of diabetes can cause neuropathy which causes numbness and tingling in your feet. Neuropathy is nerve damage. If you have a cut or sore on your foot, you may not be able to feel it. This can [...]

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What is Peripheral Neuropathy (Foot Neuropathy)?

Foot neuropathy is caused by damaged, diseased, or inflamed peripheral nerves of the foot. Numbness, pain, burning, sensory loss, muscle weakness, and slowed reflexes in the foot are all tell-tale signs of foot neuropathy. Although Diabetic Neuropathy is the most common cause of foot neuropathy, other diseases such as HIV, Lyme disease, Leprosy and alcoholism [...]

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Burning Feet: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment

Burning feet can have several different causes, we explore those and find ways to prevent and treat the burning foot problem.   Hot Shoes and Insoles You may have a sensitivity to the fabric or leather dye in your shoes or socks, or even the detergent used to wash your socks. Vary these to see [...]

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COPING WITH FOOT NEUROPATHY

Those who suffer from neuropathy know the agony and frustration this condition can cause. Many people have neuropathy in their feet. Some have it in their hands and feet. The condition is generally referred to as peripheral neuropathy, and it is most commonly due to damage to nerve axons. This type of neuropathy usually causes pain [...]

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Do You Need a Podiatrist?

Many times the problems in your feet and ankles go away with time, rest, ice, anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS) and shoe gear changes. Sometimes those problems won’t go away, and that’s when you probably need a podiatrist’s help and expertise.   A Wound or Sore That Does Not Heal If you have an open sore on your [...]

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FOOT NEUROPATHY TREATMENT

NEUROPATHY FACTS Peripheral neuropathy is a disease affecting the nervous system. Mostly associated with diabetes, neuropathy attacks the long nerves found in the foot. Only after many years of having diabetes and not controlling the blood sugar levels will this disease start making its presence known. Besides diabetes, please not that neuropathy in the feet [...]

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FOOT NEUROPATHY TREATMENTS FOR YOU

Foot neuropathy, also called peripheral neuropathy occurs when there is trouble with the nerves that carry information to and from the brain and spinal cord. It is characterized by a painful tingling sensation and numbness in the foot. Foot neuropathy can also cause weakness and slow reactions of the foot because the peripheral nerve is [...]

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