The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy may include:
List of 21 Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms
Note that Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.
The most common type of peripheral neuropathy damages the nerves of the limbs, especially the feet. Nerves on both sides of the body are affected. Common symptoms of this kind of neuropathy are:
The damage to nerves often results in loss of reflexes and muscle weakness. The foot often becomes wider and shorter, the gait changes, and foot ulcers appear as pressure is put on parts of the foot that are less protected. Because of the loss of sensation, injuries may go unnoticed and often become infected. If ulcers or foot injuries are not treated in time, the infection may involve the bone and require amputation. However, problems caused by minor injuries can usually be controlled if they are caught in time. Avoiding foot injury by wearing well-fitted shoes and examining the feet daily can help prevent amputations. (Source: excerpt from Diabetic Neuropathy The Nerve Damage of Diabetes: NIDDK)
Peripheral nerves go to the arms, hands, legs, and feet. Damage to these nerves can make your arms, hands, legs, or feet feel numb. Also, you might not be able to feel pain, heat, or cold when you should. You may feel shooting pains or burning or tingling, like "pins and needles." These feelings are often worse at night. They can make it hard to sleep. Most of the time these feelings are on both sides of your body, like in both of your feet. But they can be on just one side. (Source: excerpt from Keep your nervous system healthy: NIDDK)
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy article. In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by:
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The phrase "signs of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy.
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy signs or Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral 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 Peripheral Neuropathy symptoms.
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