Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
What Causes White Spots On Limbs With History Of Diabetes?
what is causing small white spots to appear on my arms and legs? I m diabetic, have High Blood Pressure, and cholesterol I take meds for each except cholesterol. I have diabetic nerve pain and take gabopentin for that and tramadol and flexiril for muscel spasms. Could it be related to the meds I m taking
Thu, 21 May 2020
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
Hi,
-The white spots you have suggest uncontrolled diabetes. Please get your diabetic profile done to confirm and know the gravity of the problem. Strict diet, exercises and sufficient earliest medication are the things that would revert the problem -In high cholesterol there are white lump like rashes on skin. Your doctor would look into it. -The skin affected by diabetes is prone to different skin problems like fungal infection (with itching), vitamin A deficiency, viral infection. All of these need to be excluded or confirmed, followed by needful cause specific treatment. Please consult your diabetologist and dermatologist (if needful) for proper guidance.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
What Causes White Spots On Limbs With History Of Diabetes?
Hi, -The white spots you have suggest uncontrolled diabetes. Please get your diabetic profile done to confirm and know the gravity of the problem. Strict diet, exercises and sufficient earliest medication are the things that would revert the problem -In high cholesterol there are white lump like rashes on skin. Your doctor would look into it. -The skin affected by diabetes is prone to different skin problems like fungal infection (with itching), vitamin A deficiency, viral infection. All of these need to be excluded or confirmed, followed by needful cause specific treatment. Please consult your diabetologist and dermatologist (if needful) for proper guidance. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician