Nerves are crucial for the body to function. The peripheral nerves, which are located outside the brain and spinal cord, send signals to and from the central nervous system, help your senses, and move your muscles. If nerves sustain damage, it impacts this transfer of signals and causes telltale symptoms such as pain, numbness, and
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When to See a Doctor For Numb Fingers And Toes
We’ve all experienced it. Sit too long in one position, and your foot “falls asleep.” It tingles and feels prickly as it “wakes up.” However, for millions of Americans who have peripheral neuropathy, or progressive nerve damage, they experience numbness and pain on a regular basis. Here’s more to know about neuropathy and when you should
Read MoreSigns that Your Foot Pain Might Be Neuropathy
Do you experience frequent foot pain, whether you’re actually putting weight on your feet or are just relaxing on the couch? Do you feel like you have socks on your feet even when you aren’t wearing socks? If you’re having these symptoms but have not experienced any kind of foot injury or trauma, you may
Read MoreWhat Are the Potential Causes of My Neuropathy Pain?
Millions of Americans have peripheral neuropathy. You may be wondering why you experience the tingling, numbness, weakness, and stabbing pain in your hands and feet, which are the characteristic symptoms of this type of neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is a chronic disorder of the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system involves the nerves other than
Read MoreTips on How to Prevent Neuropathy Pain
Peripheral neuropathy refers to the damage to the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves), causing pain, numbness, and weakness in the extremities. It has various potential causes, the most common of which is diabetes. Other factors that can cause contribute to nerve damage include injury, autoimmune disorders, infections, chemotherapy, vitamin deficiencies,
Read More7 Foods that Help Fight Neuropathy
Neuropathy is damage to the nerves that can cause symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and weakness. Researchers and doctors have long held the connection between neuropathy and diet, in that a healthy diet can prevent or slow down the progression of neuropathy. Neuropathy is most often associated with diabetes, but it can also be due
Read MoreWhat Are the Stages of Neuropathy?
Neuropathy is a progressive condition that occurs due to damage to a single or a group of nerves outside of the central nervous system (the brain and the spinal cord). Neuropathy has various potential causes and risk factors, including diabetes, exposure to toxins, kidney failure, and vitamin deficiencies. It typically affects the extremities— the arms,
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