Diabetic Neuropathy
What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?
Some evidence of neuropathy is present in
60% of all individuals with
diabetes. Thirty percent to 40% of those
individuals have not yet developed symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they may
include any or all of the following:
abdominal distress
back pain
chest pain
constipation or
diarrhea
diminished sexual response and
erectile dysfunction
dizziness
extreme sensitivity to touch
gastroparesis, a
condition in which the stomach empties too slowly
hearing impairment
heart attack
loss of balance and coordination
nausea and
vomiting
numbness or burning
in the hands, feet, and legs
orthostatic
hypotension, or a drop in blood pressure when standing up
problems with urination that lead to urinary tract infections
visual impairment,
including double vision
weakness
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