Symptoms of Diabetic neuropathy

List of symptoms of Diabetic neuropathy:

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Diabetic neuropathy includes the 10 symptoms listed below:

• Mild symptoms - may take years to develop
• Peripheral Neuropathy
• Paresthesias - abnormal sensations on the affected areas such as hand, fingers, feet and toes.
• Diabetic Diarrhea
• Diabetic Gastroparesis
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Bladder infections
• Impotence

Note that Diabetic neuropathy symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Diabetic neuropathy signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Diabetic neuropathy?

The list of other diseases or medical conditions that may be on the differential diagnosis list of alternative diagnoses for Diabetic neuropathy includes:

• Alcoholic Neuropathy
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Open-angle glaucoma

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More about symptoms of Diabetic neuropathy:

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Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms

Click on any of the symptoms below to see a full list of other causes including diseases, medical conditions, toxins, drug interactions, or drug side effect causes of that symptom.

• Bladder infections - see all causes of Bladder infections
• Constipation - see all causes of Constipation
• Diabetic Diarrhea - see all causes of Diarrhea
• Diabetic Gastroparesis - see all causes of Digestive symptoms
• Diarrhea - see all causes of Diarrhea
• Dizziness - see all causes of Dizziness
• Impotence - see all causes of Impotence
• Mild symptoms - see all causes of Vague symptoms
• Paresthesias - see all causes of Paresthesias
• Peripheral Neuropathy - see all causes of Peripheral Neuropathy

Medical Books Online about Diabetic neuropathy

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Article Excerpts About Symptoms of Diabetic neuropathy:

Diabetic Neuropathy The Nerve Damage of Diabetes: NIDDK (Excerpt)

The symptoms of diabetic neuropathy vary. Numbness and tingling in feet are often the first sign. Some people notice no symptoms, while others are severely disabled. Neuropathy may cause both pain and insensitivity to pain in the same person. Often, symptoms are slight at first, and since most nerve damage occurs over a period of years, mild cases may go unnoticed for a long time. In some people, mainly those afflicted by focal neuropathy, the onset of pain may be sudden and severe. (Source: excerpt from Diabetic Neuropathy The Nerve Damage of Diabetes: NIDDK)

NINDS Diabetic Neuropathy Information Page: NINDS (Excerpt)

Diabetic neuropathy, a nerve disorder caused by diabetes, is characterized by a loss or reduction of sensation in the feet, and in some cases the hands, and pain and weakness in the feet. The symptoms of diabetic neuropathy, which vary among patients, are often slight at first. In fact, some mild cases may go unnoticed for a long time. The first sign of the disease is usually numbness, pain, or tingling in the hands, feet, or legs. After several years this may lead to weakness in the muscles of the feet. Occasionally, diabetic neuropathy can flare up suddenly and affect a specific nerve that may result in double vision or drooping of the eyelid, or weakness and atrophy of the thigh muscles. Nerve damage caused by diabetes generally occurs over a period of years and may lead to problems with internal organs including the digestive tract and sexual organs. These problems can then tend to cause indigestion, diarrhea or constipation, dizziness, bladder infections, and impotence. The loss of sensation in the feet is important as it may increase the possibility of injuries of which the patient is not aware. These foot injuries can develop into ulcers or lesions that can become infected. In some cases, ulcers may not heal and amputation may be required. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Diabetic Neuropathy Information Page: NINDS)

Medical articles and books on symptoms:

These general reference articles may be of interest in relation to medical signs and symptoms of disease in general:

• Diagnostic Testing for a Diagnosis of Diabetic neuropathy
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• Online Diagnosis
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• Symptoms of the Silent Killer Diseases
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About signs and symptoms of Diabetic neuropathy:

The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Diabetic neuropathy. This signs and symptoms information for Diabetic neuropathy has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Diabetic neuropathy signs or Diabetic neuropathy symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Diabetic neuropathy may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Diabetic neuropathy symptoms.