Neuropathy is a condition that involves damage to the peripheral nerves, the nerves in your hands and feet. Symptoms include muscle cramping, difficulty walking, burning, tingling, numbness and pain in the legs or feet. In many cases, it’s caused by diabetes, but poor circulation can also cause … [Read more...] about Diagnosing the Difference Between Neuropathy and Poor Circulation
Reisha Zang
Diabetes Rates Rising
More than 130 million adults in the U.S. are living with diabetes or prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when blood glucose or sugar is too high. It’s related to how the body turns food into energy and produces insulin. The … [Read more...] about Diabetes Rates Rising
Chronic Wounds Reaching Unprecedented Level
The rate of non-healing sores in America is alarming. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 6 million people in the U.S. are affected by slow or non-healing wounds. “People don’t understand how important it is to pay attention to a sore that doesn’t get better. Without proper … [Read more...] about Chronic Wounds Reaching Unprecedented Level
Big Toe Pain is a Big Deal
One in 40 people over the age of 50 may find themselves limiting their activity because of a condition affecting their big toe. Hallux rigidus is a degenerative disease of the big toe joint and the most common form of arthritis in the foot. As it progresses, joint pain increases and motion … [Read more...] about Big Toe Pain is a Big Deal
Neuropathy Awareness Month Brings Attention to an Often Misdiagnosed Condition
More than 20 million people in the U.S. have some form of neuropathy, according to the National Institutes of Health. But this number may be much bigger, because everyone with symptoms isn’t tested. And NIH relates that neuropathy is often misdiagnosed because of its complex range of … [Read more...] about Neuropathy Awareness Month Brings Attention to an Often Misdiagnosed Condition
Limb Loss Awareness Month Can Save Lives
There are approximately 150,000 leg amputations every year in the U.S. that are not related to an accident. That number is staggering. However, awareness that it could happen to anyone, and being aware of the causes, can potentially save a limb. Poor circulation plays a role in more than half of … [Read more...] about Limb Loss Awareness Month Can Save Lives
Feet Have A Lot to Say
"Your body is talking to you all the time. The thing is, we don’t always listen,” said Dr. Diana Perry of CiC Foot & Ankle. Knowing when to pay attention can make a difference in your day-to-day lifestyle. “Don’t blame getting older as a reason to live with leg cramps, tingling, pain or loss of … [Read more...] about Feet Have A Lot to Say
Local Physician Talks About DVT for Awareness Month
What do road trips, being trapped at your desk for hours on end and long plane rides all have in common? While “not a place you want to be stuck with a screaming baby” is correct, they also put you at risk for DVT. DVT is a deep vein thrombosis, or blood clot, and it’s more common than you may … [Read more...] about Local Physician Talks About DVT for Awareness Month
Neuropathy Is Often Misdiagnosed
People living with neuropathy experience burning, tingling, numbness, and pain in their legs or feet on a daily basis. In many cases, it’s caused by diabetes, but poor circulation can also cause these symptoms or make them worse. “Most people don’t know what neuropathy is until you start talking … [Read more...] about Neuropathy Is Often Misdiagnosed
PAD: The Silent Killer
PAD is often called the silent killer because you may have it and not even know,” said Dr. Joel Rainwater, chief medical officer of Comprehensive Integrated Care (CiC) in Flagstaff. The reason it is sometimes missed is because people dismiss the symptoms of this dangerous disease as just a sign of … [Read more...] about PAD: The Silent Killer
