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What Causes Tingling Fingers In A Patient With Diabetes?

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Posted on Fri, 18 Dec 2015
Question: tingling sensation on my fingers , i am diabetic but concerned
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Peripheral neuropathy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your query and understand your concerns.

Since you are diabetic, most probable condition related to your concerns is peripheral neuropathy.

This condition is a result of damaged peripheral nerves by diabetes.

There is need to be examined further with nerve conduction study and EMG of your extremities, in order to be more sure about the diagnosis and to evaluate the degree of the damage.

Other possible conditions that may cause similar symptoms include stress and anxiety disorder, impaired blood supply of hands.

You should discus with your treating Doctor about this issue.

If peripheral neuropathy is confirmed, best treatment is maintaining a correct blood glucose level.

Symptomatic drugs such gabapentin could be used to ease symptoms.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Greetings.


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Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho

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Practicing since :2004

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What Causes Tingling Fingers In A Patient With Diabetes?

Brief Answer: Peripheral neuropathy. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your query and understand your concerns. Since you are diabetic, most probable condition related to your concerns is peripheral neuropathy. This condition is a result of damaged peripheral nerves by diabetes. There is need to be examined further with nerve conduction study and EMG of your extremities, in order to be more sure about the diagnosis and to evaluate the degree of the damage. Other possible conditions that may cause similar symptoms include stress and anxiety disorder, impaired blood supply of hands. You should discus with your treating Doctor about this issue. If peripheral neuropathy is confirmed, best treatment is maintaining a correct blood glucose level. Symptomatic drugs such gabapentin could be used to ease symptoms. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Greetings.