by Dr. Christopher Milkie Tingling or burning in the legs and feet may be an early sign of nerve damage, also known as neuropathy. These feelings often start in the toes and feet. Other symptoms include: Deep pain in the feet and legs Loss of sensation in the feet or...
by Dr. Steven Waldman Did you know that a diabetic should see a podiatrist on a regular basis? There are many reasons for this need, but the most concerning is the risk of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. There are many reasons that Peripheral Neuropathy can happen in...
If you are diabetic, smoking will increase the risk of nerve damage all over your body, including your feet. Nerve damage in the foot, or peripheral neuropathy, can cause numbness and pain. This happens because tobacco damages the arteries that carry blood to the...
Neuritis can occur anywhere in the body. Podiatrists can treat neuritis in your foot – it can occur in your heel, toes, and metatarsal (ball of foot) area. Neuritis is an inflammation of the nerves in your foot. This inflammation can have many possble causes,...
Peripheral Neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes. It can also have other causes, such as chemotherapy. Until recently, the only treatment for neuropathy was medication. Common medications for neuropathy, or neuropathic pain, include pain relievers such as...
Neuropathy is a disorder involving the nerves of the body. Commonly considered to be “nerve pain,” it is caused by damage to the nerve. There are many types of neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy effects the nerves of the peripheral nervous system – those...
