Question 1

diabetic neuropaty can be curred totally?

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Tight glucose contro: Tight glucose control can help keep it from worsening, may halt the progression, and possibly repair some of the damage-but only possibly. A total "cure", except very, very early is unlikely. Avoid neurotoxins such as alcohol, tobacco etc as well/.

Question 2

what parts of the body dose neurapathy spread to?

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Peripheral nerves: Neuropathy describes dysfunction of the peripheral nerves, which can include pain, numbness and/or weakness.  This can affect any nerve outside the brain and spinal cord.

Question 3

what are diabetic neuropathies?

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Poor nerve function: Nerve disease/damage thought to be caused by poor blood supply to nerves &/or high blood sugar. There are 2 types of neuropathy: peripheral and autonomic. Peripheral causes loss of feeling in hands/feet, weakness & imbalance. This can lead to wound development & possible amputation. Autonomic leads to heart problems, problems w/ body temp, erectile dysfunction, dry skin, & digestive problems.

Question 4

is numbness from neurapathy reversible?

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it depends: It depends of the cause of the neuropathy, the nerves involved, how long it has been present and how severe it is.

Question 5

when a man has compression neuropathies, what does it mean?

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Pressure: Usually a compression neuropathy means that something is pushing on a nerve.  Sciatica is common - frequently a disc in the spine puts pressure on the sciatic nerve.

Question 6

what are the most common symptoms of compression neuropathies?

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Numbness and tinglin: The term compression neuropathy refers to conditions in which the peripheral nerves (the nerves that are out in the limbs, arms and legs) are compressed or squeezed along their anatomic pathways.  The most common compressive neuropathy is carpal tunnel syndrome in which the median nerve  compressed at the wrist causing numbness and tingling in the fingers.

Question 7

are there things i can do for compression neuropathies at home?

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Yes depend: Yes to certain degree if you  could avoid the factors which cause the problems (carpel tunnel) that will help reduce the symptoms, and help heal the problem.Good luck thanks.

Question 8

how will compression neuropathies affect other parts of my health?

Accepted Answer

Let us try to help: Compression neuropathy, is a medical condition caused by direct pressure on a single nerve. It is known colloquially as a trapped nerve, though this may also refer to nerve root compression (by a herniated disc, carpel tunnel ). Its symptoms include pain, tingling, numbness, and muscle weakness which in turn effect weak strength of the muscles. Good luck, thank you.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: compression neuropathies?

Accepted Answer

Nerve entrapment: The term compression neuropathy refers to the development of signs or symptoms related to mechanical compression of a peripheral nerve.   A common example is carpal tunnel syndrome, in which the median nerve can become compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel potentially causing pain, numbness and atrophy in the hand and fingers.  There are many more examples throughout the body.

Question 10

my sister has compression neuropathies. should i be worried about it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This may depend on the cause and the extent of the compression. Those kind is issues can be very serious if in the neck than in the back. You should be worried and so should your sister. She should see her doctor asap.

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