Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that is attributed to the damaging of your nervous system. This nerve damage causes high levels of pain, discomfort, or numbness, usually in the hands and feet, but it can also occur in different areas of the body. This pain stems from false signals being sent to the brain from damaged or malfunctioning nerves. The ratio of neuropathy cases increases with age, as well as half of all chronic diabetes cases, struggle with some form of neuropathy.
Living with peripheral neuropathy can be extremely challenging, as pain can be debilitating. Neuropathy is most commonly presented as a side effect of diabetes but is also attributed to metabolic issues, infections, or due to a traumatic injury that causes nerve damage. The doctors at Foot and Ankle Specialists of Illinois have years of experience diagnosing and treating peripheral neuropathy. We approach each case in a unique way and offer a treatment plan designed just for you.
Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy
- Gradual onset of numbness, or pins-and-needles sensation, which can spread upward into your legs and arms
- Sharp, jabbing or burning pain
- Extreme sensitivity to touch
- Lack of coordination and falling
- Muscle weakness
- Paralysis if motor nerves are affected
Factors That Increase Risk of Neuropathy
- Diabetes
- Alcoholism
- Poor nutrition or vitamin deficiency
- Certain kinds of cancer and chemotherapy used to treat them
- Autoimmune diseases that target your own nervous system
- Kidney or thyroid disease
- Infections such as Lyme disease, shingles, or AIDS
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