Diabetes, one of the most common diseases in society, affects the whole life. Diabetes patients need to pay extra attention to their diet and changes in their bodies. Foot health is very important for diabetics. Peripheral neuropathy is a disease that refers to nerve damage that usually affects the feet and legs. Peripheral neuropathy patients often experience tingling, numbness, and pain in the feet.
INFECTION CAN SPREAD VERY FAST
People with diabetes are told to watch out for cuts, sores or red spots, swelling or fluid-filled blisters, and ingrown toenails, as these can all lead to infection, sepsis or amputation. Consultant endocrinologist and diabetologist Dr Mushtaqur Rahman said tingling in the feet could be termed a ‘foot attack’. “This is a term we try to use to emphasize the importance of early intervention in foot disease. Often patients come to the hospital with an infected ulcer, a red swollen foot, and this infection can spread very quickly.”
CAN CAUSE FATAL CONSEQUENCES
If foot ailments are not acted on quickly, they can get something called sepsis, which is a major cause of death. In the video posted to Health Shared, she noted that many people initially didn’t realize their symptoms could be fatal. It is stated that in abnormal situations in your feet, you should definitely go to the doctor.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY?
- Numbness, prickling, or tingling sensation that may radiate upwards in your feet, hands, legs, or arms.
- Throbbing, freezing, or burning pain
- extreme sensitivity to touch
- Lack of coordination and falling
- Muscle weakness or paralysis if motor nerves are affected
WHEN SHOULD YOU SEE THE DOCTOR?
If you experience unusual tingling, weakness, or pain in your hands or feet, seek medical attention immediately. Early diagnosis and treatment offers the best chance to control your symptoms and prevent further damage to your peripheral nerves.