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    It is stated that hypothyroidism is a compelling cause of peripheral as well as focal neuropathy. Hypothyroidism affects the nervous system in many ways. The screening of thyroid disease has become a general routine in health care. One of the most common types or neuropathy found in hypothyroid patience’s is carpal tunnel. If found early this can be treated. Most patients experience paresthesia. It is stated that polyneuropathy in hypothyroidism has been described in many studies, but the development

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    Genetic susceptibility — Genetic susceptibility may be an important determinant of both the incidence and severity of diabetic nephropathy. The likelihood of developing diabetic nephropathy is markedly increased in patients with a diabetic sibling or parent who has diabetic nephropathy. Age — For type 1 diabetes, the risk of developing ESRD is very low for patients diagnosed prior to age 5; at older ages, the relationship of age to progression to ESRD is uncertain Blood pressure — Higher blood pressures

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    CIPN Essay

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    Educational Opportunities for Cancer Patients at Risk for Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy Chapter One: Introduction Purpose Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) can be a severe, dose-limiting toxicity caused by the administration of the chemotherapeutics and anti-cancer biologics used to treat an individual’s cancer. The purpose of the paper is to explore the effectiveness of different treatment options for the prevention and treatment of CIPN. Additionally, this paper will

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    Diabetic Foot Ulcer

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    diabetes, and is defined as a foot affected by ulceration that is associated with neuropathy and/or peripheral arterial disease of the lower limb in a patient with diabetes. First, we will talk about Peripheral neuropathy which is a medical term used to describe a whole series of disorders resulting from damage to the body's peripheral nervous system( Alexiadou and Doupis, 2012). According to research, Diabetic neuropathy is the common factor in almost 90% of diabetic foot ulcers ( Alexiadou and Doupis

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    result from interaction of ;neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease and foot deformity. 80% of diabetic persons with foot ulcers present with peripheral neuropathy which is the greatest risk of foot ulceration [3]. Neuropathy in DM shows variable degrees of autonomic, sensory, and motor functions changes[4]. Motor neuropathy causes atrophy of the foot muscles resulting in clawing of the toes, sensory neuropathy results in repetitive trauma to the foot, and autonomic neuropathy changes skin consistency

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    that Y.L. reported today led you to believe she has some form of neuropathy? • c/o burning feet with the sensation of pins pricking in them 10. What findings in Y.L.'s history place her at increased risk for the development of other forms of neuropathy? 11. How would you educate Y.L. about neuropathy? • Explain, that diabetes is the most common cause of neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is the most common form of diabetic neuropathy. Your feet and legs are often affected first, followed by your

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    lecture and lab, we learned that having too much glucose in the blood can be harmful to the body. Through research, I found that too much glucose in the blood can cause neuropathy and kidney damage. Neuropathy is damage to one of the peripheral nerves, causing numbness and weakness. One of my family members suffered from neuropathy due to diabetes. Her feet and part of her legs had turned purple and she could hardly walk because of the numbness and the pain. Another result of too much glucose in

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    common in diabetic patients to develop tingling sensations and oedema in the peripheries which Giovanni is also currently experiencing. The pain Giovanni feels when ambulating and the tingling in his peripheries are an important sign of diabetic neuropathy (Carlson & Castro 2016). Over time, diabetes can cause damage to the nerves in the body. This is more common in patients who

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    tingling in his feet is another red flag when thinking about diabetic neuropathy. When a patient does not properly watch his or her blood sugar levels it can lead to damage within the circulatory system. Signs of symptoms of peripheral neuropathy include numbness, tingling, sharp pains or cramps, “increased sensitivity to touch, muscle weakness, loss of reflexes, loss of balance and serious foot problems” (“Diabetic Neuropathy,”

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    Diabetic Foot Ulcers Abigail McBrien Introduction Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, is a condition that affects either the pancreas 's ability to produce insulin, or the body 's ability to effectively use the insulin produced. A common effect of diabetes is hyperglycemia – raised blood sugar (World Health Organisation 1999). The World Health Organisation states that, in 2014, the world prevalence of diabetes amongst adults (aged over 18) was 9% (World Health Organisation 2012). The organisation also

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