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What Causes Pain At The Arch Of The Foot?
Question: i have pain in the arch of my right foot it pains mostly when i go to bed i am diabetic when i start walking the pain subsides what is the problem and what should i do it sometimes keeps me up my email is YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
About Diabetic neuropathy:
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have gone through your concern.
The most probable cause of your pain is diabetic neuropathy.
Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur if you have diabetes. High blood sugar (glucose) can injure nerve fibers throughout your body, but diabetic neuropathy most often damages nerves in your legs and feet.
A detailed clinical examination is essential to make the diagnosis.
It is usually diagnosed based on your symptoms, your medical history and a physical exam.
The physical exam helps to check your muscle strength and tone, tendon reflexes, and sensitivity to touch, temperature and vibration.
If the diagnosis is confirmed, the main treatment consists in maintaining normal blood sugar, follow your doctor's recommendations for good foot care, keep your blood pressure under control, follow a healthy-eating plan, get plenty of physical activity, maintain a healthy weight, stop smoking, avoid alcohol or, if drinking is allowed, drink only in moderation.
There are also several medications are used to relieve nerve pain, but they don't work for everyone and most have side effects that must be weighed against the benefits they offer.
Hope i have been helpful.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta
About Diabetic neuropathy:
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have gone through your concern.
The most probable cause of your pain is diabetic neuropathy.
Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur if you have diabetes. High blood sugar (glucose) can injure nerve fibers throughout your body, but diabetic neuropathy most often damages nerves in your legs and feet.
A detailed clinical examination is essential to make the diagnosis.
It is usually diagnosed based on your symptoms, your medical history and a physical exam.
The physical exam helps to check your muscle strength and tone, tendon reflexes, and sensitivity to touch, temperature and vibration.
If the diagnosis is confirmed, the main treatment consists in maintaining normal blood sugar, follow your doctor's recommendations for good foot care, keep your blood pressure under control, follow a healthy-eating plan, get plenty of physical activity, maintain a healthy weight, stop smoking, avoid alcohol or, if drinking is allowed, drink only in moderation.
There are also several medications are used to relieve nerve pain, but they don't work for everyone and most have side effects that must be weighed against the benefits they offer.
Hope i have been helpful.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta
Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.
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