Neuropathy Specialist in Frisco, Denton, and Plano, TX

Neuropathy is caused by nerve damage around the spinal cord and the outside of the brain. The damage to the peripheral nerves can cause numbness, pain, and weakness, and most commonly occurs in the feet and hands. Neuropathy can also impact body functions and other areas of the body with adverse effects on circulation, urination, as well as digestion. A properly functioning peripheral nervous system transmits information from the central nervous system through the body. Sensory information is also transmitted to the central nervous system through the peripheral nerves.

What causes the nerve damage can vary from infections, injuries, exposure to toxins, inherited causes, metabolic problems, and more. Diabetes is among the most frequent causes of neuropathy but there is a wide range of conditions and other factors that may cause this. Other causes of neuropathy include HIV, chemotherapy, kidney disease, shingles, infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, alcoholism, hereditary disorders, nutrient deficiencies, physical trauma, and more.

Neuropathy can cause sharp stabbing or burning pain. Depending on the cause of neuropathy symptoms can improve, if it is caused by a condition that can be treated for instance. Other medications are available to mitigate the pain caused by the condition. Neurotherapy describes a range of health problems resulting from peripheral nerve damage and the symptoms it elicits. Individuals living a healthy lifestyle, dieting, and exercising are at lower risk of developing neuropathy, these lifestyle changes can also help manage the condition alongside treatment.

The location of the nerve damage is what determines the type of neuropathy a patient is diagnosed with. There are three types of neuropathy. When only one nerve is damaged a patient is diagnosed with mononeuropathy. Usually, more than one nerve is impacted resulting in polyneuropathy. Depending on what combination of nerves of the sensory, autonomic, or motor nerves are involved the symptoms associated with polyneuropathy vary.

Symptoms can impact blood pressure, and bodily functions, and sometimes generate gastrointestinal symptoms. Sensory nerve damage can impact balance and sensation, and damage to motor nerves impacts reflexes and movement.

The third type of neuropathy and one that is most common among patients with diabetes is distal symmetric polyneuropathy. Distal symmetric polyneuropathy occurs when the initially malfunctioning nerve fibers are farthest from the central nervous system. In this scenario numbness and pain occur symmetrically in the feet progressing up the legs when the condition spreads.

Neuropathy will manifest itself and display different symptoms in many patients. Often the location of the nerve damage and what type of nerve or damage will dictate what is experienced. Often the early signs of neuropathy are infrequent and mild, patients may go long periods without experiencing them however they will worsen if untreated. Some common early symptoms include itchiness, burning sensations, “pins and needles” sensations, cramping or muscle spasms, restless leg syndrome, hypersensitivity to temperature or touch, and others.

Given the varying potential nature and location of the early signs, it is impossible to get them checked out by a medical professional so a diagnosis can be confirmed, and treatment and preventative measures can be put in place to manage the condition. For patients in Frisco, TX, the Pain Specialists of Frisco are available with neuropathy specialists on staff.

The highly qualified and compassionate medical professionals at the Pain Specialists of Frisco will provide the highest quality of medical care in the diagnosis and treatment of neuropathy. Patients can call or book an appointment online today to get control of their condition. Contact us through our website and let us help keep your health in check. We serve patients from Frisco TX, Denton TX, Little Elm TX, Allen TX, The Colony TX, Prosper TX, McKinney TX, Celina TX, Plano TX, and the North Dallas Metro area.