Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Peripheral neuropathy

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Numbness or reduced ability to feel pain or temperature changes;
Tingling or burning sensation;
Sharp pains or cramps;
Increased sensitivity to touch;
Serious foot problems: ulcers, infections, bone and joint pain;

PhysicalFindings

Filament test;

ClinicalTests

Nerve conduction testing;

RiskFactors

Diabetes;
Uremia;
Alcohol;
Paraproteinemias;

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

Diabetes;

TreatmentOptions

PharmOptions

Best initial therapy: pregabalin, gabapentin;
Seizure medications:
Phenytoin;
Carbamazepine;

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/neurologic-disorders/peripheral-nervous-system-and-motor-unit-disorders/peripheral-neuropathy