Neuropathy

Understanding Neuropathy

ByDr. Anant Joshi

Are you experiencing tingling, burning, or numbness in your feet? You may have peripheral neuropathy! When the nerves located around the outside of your brain and spinal cord get damaged, it leads to neuropathy in your feet. This can be painful, and symptoms may be difficult to deal with. Luckily, you can treat neuropathy and improve your condition.

Is It Neuropathy?

Curious to know if you have peripheral neuropathy? The only way to know for sure is by getting a diagnosis from your foot doctor. But if you’re experiencing the following symptoms, you’re likely dealing with neuropathy:

  • Numbness, prickling, and tingling in your feet can spread into your legs
  • Muscle weakness
  • Throbbing or burning pain
  • Sharp pains
  • Loss of coordination, which can lead to falls.
  • Excessive sweating
  • Feeling as though you’re wearing socks, even if you aren’t.
  • Foot pain, even if you’re sitting.
  • Paralysis, in serious cases

Where Does It Come From?

Neuropathy may show up suddenly, but it’s likely been brewing for a while. Causes include, but are not limited to…

  • Alcoholism
  • Autoimmune diseases, like lupus or arthritis
  • Diabetes
  • Certain medications
  • Kidney or liver disease
  • Nerve injury
  • Tumors
  • Vitamin deficiency

Treating Your Feet

With nerve disorders, it’s important you see a podiatrist as soon as you suspect you have it. Getting back on the right track to healthy feet is easier if you start treatment sooner rather than later. Here are some of the treatment options your podiatrist will likely suggest:

  • Over-the-counter medications, like Advil
  • Prescribed painkillers
  • Topical creams
  • Injection therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Surgery, in serious cases

Preventing Neuropathy

How can you ensure you stay away from neuropathy? Taking measures to prevent it in the first place. Some ways you can support your nerve health are by…

  • Eating a protein-rich diet
  • Exercising daily
  • Avoiding repeated motions, toxic chemicals, smoking, and heavy alcohol consumption

Taking care of your feet and managing your pain is crucial. At Advanced Foot Care of NJ, LLC, Dr. Anant Joshi and his staff treat a range of conditions and are committed to providing results. To schedule an appointment, contact his office in Woodland Park, NJ, at 973-256-000.

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