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Suggest Remedies For Severe Pain In Feet Of A Pre-diabetes Patient
Question: I have pre diabetes and have sharp pains in my feet
Brief Answer:
may be related to the prediabetes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Diabetes is known to be a cause of neuropathy (abnormal function of the nerves). Neuropathy would be associated with abnormal sensations as well as pain.
It is also known that pre diabetes can also be associated with neuropathy so it is definitely possible that this is a the cause of your pain.
One medical study found that these nerve problems can occur in up to 49% of persons with prediabetes/.
Lifestyle changes including physical activity are thought to helpful. Activity helps with the nerves under the skin and also reduces blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
These improved levels are thought to reduce play a part in preventing the nerve disease to worsen and in some cases, may help improve symptoms.
There are also medications that may help you with nerve related pain such as lyrica, gabapentin, tegretol, amitriptyline etc
There are other causes of nerve related pain as well: (1)trauma to the nerves eg arthritis to the back affecting the nerves going to the leg
(2)vitamin b12 and folate deficiency
(3)liver or kidney disease
(4)side effect of medication
(5)infection such as shingles
(6)exposure to toxins
Summary: (1) may definitely be related to your prediabetes
(2)activity helps by affecting the nerves in the area and decreasing sugar and cholesterol levels
(3)diet changes to improve cholesterol and blood sugar would also be helpful
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
may be related to the prediabetes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Diabetes is known to be a cause of neuropathy (abnormal function of the nerves). Neuropathy would be associated with abnormal sensations as well as pain.
It is also known that pre diabetes can also be associated with neuropathy so it is definitely possible that this is a the cause of your pain.
One medical study found that these nerve problems can occur in up to 49% of persons with prediabetes/.
Lifestyle changes including physical activity are thought to helpful. Activity helps with the nerves under the skin and also reduces blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
These improved levels are thought to reduce play a part in preventing the nerve disease to worsen and in some cases, may help improve symptoms.
There are also medications that may help you with nerve related pain such as lyrica, gabapentin, tegretol, amitriptyline etc
There are other causes of nerve related pain as well: (1)trauma to the nerves eg arthritis to the back affecting the nerves going to the leg
(2)vitamin b12 and folate deficiency
(3)liver or kidney disease
(4)side effect of medication
(5)infection such as shingles
(6)exposure to toxins
Summary: (1) may definitely be related to your prediabetes
(2)activity helps by affecting the nerves in the area and decreasing sugar and cholesterol levels
(3)diet changes to improve cholesterol and blood sugar would also be helpful
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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