What is Peripheral Neuropathy? Well. lets talk about it because there are thousands of new cases every year.
The term Peripheral neuropathy describes a condition that is characterized by some or all of the following: loss of sensation, tingling, numbness and burning, sleep disturbance and all the other unpleasant sensations that patients who have been diagnosed with this condition (PN) experience. Some patients have one, some have all these very bothersome symptoms.Peripheral neuropathy is very widespread. It has been estimated that somewhere between 15 million and 20 million patients suffer from it in the United States alone.You may be looking for treatment for peripheral neuropathy in Arizona.
What Causes peripheral neuropathy? It is no longer Diabetes. Many cases are due to unknown causes or whats commonly called idiopathic.Some are due to drugs, post-chemotherapy, or heavy metal toxicities. Many more people in poor physical shape suffer from the Metabolic Syndrome, where blood sugar and blood lipids (fats) are abnormal. Metabolic Syndrome is becoming much more common in a more sedentary and obese society.It has also been estimated that the annual costs in the United States alone are phenomenal. One study discovered that the complications from diabetic peripheral neuropathy alone approach $11 billion! The total cost of and its complications is really extraordinary, approaching $14 billion annually. Up to 27% of the direct medical costs of diabetes may be attributed to diabetic peripheral neuropathy.There are cutting edge treatments available and if you live in Arizona, there are Phoenix peripheral neuropathy treatments you should look into.