What is Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN)?
DPN is a progressive disorder that significantly impacts quality of life for patients with diabetes. It usually presents itself as debilitating pain, numbness, or burning sensations in the lower extremities resulting from damage to the peripheral nerves. Patients may have been previously prescribed medications, but often experience partially effective results and notice more serious side effects after regular consumption. Patients with DPN who have not received relief through conventional treatments may be good candidates for the minimally invasive procedure Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS).
What is Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN)?
What Causes DPN?
What Causes DPN?
DPN is caused by prolonged exposure to elevated blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes. Over a significant period, elevated blood sugar can damage blood vessels that supply the nerves, resulting in nerve damage to the lower extremities. Additionally, other factors such as inflammation, changes in blood flow, and metabolic imbalances contribute to the development of DPN.
What are the Symptoms of DPN?
Numbness
Tingling
Increased pain during sleep
Shooting pain
Burning
Pins and needles
Stabbing
Slow healing sores
What Treatment is Available for DPN?
Spinal Cord Stimulation
A minimally invasive procedure that disrupts pain signals traveling between the spinal cord and brain to improve symptoms.
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