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diabetic neuropathy - Coggle Diagram
diabetic neuropathy
diagnostic tests
sensory testing, to detect how a nerve respond to vibration an temperature change
filament test, to test sensitivity
nerve conducting testing, te test how quickly the nerves of the limbs conduct electrical signals
autonomic testing, to detect how the blood pressure changes in different positions
electromyography,muscle responding testing to measure electrical discharges produced in a muscle
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causes
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exposure to poison, causing infection
preventions
eat healthy, vitamin B12 rich food
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pharmacology
anti-seizure drugs (epilepsy), are also used to ease nerve pain
antidepresants, some ease nerve pain even if patient is free fro depression
definition
condition of nerve damage that ca occuer with diabetes, most aften affect the legs and feet
pathophysiology
it occurs when there is an imbalance between nerve fiber damage and repair.when the nerve is damaged, it affects the autonomic and distal sensory fibers, leading to proggression loss of sensation.
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