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What Causes Pain In Feet While On A Diabetes Diet?
Question: I started a diabetes diet a week ogo . the last four days have XXXXXXX strange .
I woke up with pain in my toes. Now it is pain in the pads of my feet. I
had a friend that thaught it was gout. on this diet I have been eating chicken
and fish. no skin and lots of green vegies. The big toe has a red spot on it.
what do you think it might be?
I woke up with pain in my toes. Now it is pain in the pads of my feet. I
had a friend that thaught it was gout. on this diet I have been eating chicken
and fish. no skin and lots of green vegies. The big toe has a red spot on it.
what do you think it might be?
Brief Answer:
Could be Gout. Need investigations to confirm
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend, greetings from HCM. I understand your pain.
Big toe inflammation , after non veg diet ..could be gouty arthritis.
Could you please get the the following investigations done? They will help confirm the diagnosis.
Serum uric acid , lactic acid, fasting and post prondial glucose, HbA1c, lipid profile and thyroid hormone levels.
Mean while take some analgesic to control the pain (ibuprofen is good enough) and avoid non vegetarian diet.
Drink lots of water and fruit juices.
Take more of green leafy vegetables .,
Get rest and avoid alcohol.
Based on the reports we can decide the line of management.
Do contact us for more questions, THANK YOU.
Could be Gout. Need investigations to confirm
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend, greetings from HCM. I understand your pain.
Big toe inflammation , after non veg diet ..could be gouty arthritis.
Could you please get the the following investigations done? They will help confirm the diagnosis.
Serum uric acid , lactic acid, fasting and post prondial glucose, HbA1c, lipid profile and thyroid hormone levels.
Mean while take some analgesic to control the pain (ibuprofen is good enough) and avoid non vegetarian diet.
Drink lots of water and fruit juices.
Take more of green leafy vegetables .,
Get rest and avoid alcohol.
Based on the reports we can decide the line of management.
Do contact us for more questions, THANK YOU.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
I think there was confusion. The diet I was on was lots of green veges
samon and chicken boneless and skinless. I lost weight but feet startes hurting badley.I cot off the diet and things are getting better day 4.of the pain
samon and chicken boneless and skinless. I lost weight but feet startes hurting badley.I cot off the diet and things are getting better day 4.of the pain
Brief Answer:
It could be non- specific inflammation.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir, you are feeling better now,that is a good sign.
Any ways please get those investigations done to rule out gout. Also we should see how your glycemic control is also.
Alcohol, samon and chicken, even boneless/ skinless could increase the uric acid levels please do avoid.
Take care and do contact us for more queries.
Thank you
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It could be non- specific inflammation.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir, you are feeling better now,that is a good sign.
Any ways please get those investigations done to rule out gout. Also we should see how your glycemic control is also.
Alcohol, samon and chicken, even boneless/ skinless could increase the uric acid levels please do avoid.
Take care and do contact us for more queries.
Thank you
Please rate this answer
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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