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Complications could include:
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Injuries
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Diabetes mellitus with skin ulcer
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Injury to the feet due to loss of feelingMuscle breakdown and imbalancePoor blood sugar control due to nausea and vomitingSkin and soft tissue breakdown (ulceration) that may require amputationIn addition, neuropathy may mask angina, the warning c...
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The mechanisms of diabetic neuropathy are poorly understood. At present, treatment alleviates pain and can control some associated symptoms, but the process is generally progressive.Progression to cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy, a relatively ...
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Once nerve damage has occurred it cannot be reversed. The prognosis is largely dependent on the management of the underlying condition, diabetes, which may halt the progression of the neuropathy and improve symptoms.
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Amputation is the intentional surgical removal of a limb or body part. It is performed to remove diseased tissue or relieve pain.Arms, legs, hands, feet, fingers, and toes can all be amputated.
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Amputation is the intentional surgical removal of a limb or body part. It is performed to remove diseased tissue or relieve pain.Arms, legs, hands, feet, fingers, and toes can all be amputated.
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Amputation is the surgical removal of a limb or body part. It is performed to remove diseased tissue or relieve pain.Arms, legs, hands, feet, fingers, and toes can all be amputated.
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Muscle atrophy is the wasting or loss of muscle tissue.
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Gait and balance problems exist when a disease process, trauma, or aging result in the inability to control one''s center of gravity(COG) over the base of support(BOS) in static or dynamic tasks and environments.Any number of factors may contribute...
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