Neuropathy Flashcards
1
Q
Symptoms of neuropathy
A
Numbness, burning, shooting pain
Tingling/paraesthesia of the hands or feet - in a stocking and glove distribution and often at night
- relieved by activity
2
Q
What is motor neuropathy?
A
Associated neuropathy, such as muscle weakness, wasting, cramps and twitching
May cause deformities
3
Q
Signs and symptoms of autonomic neuropathy (non-voluntary)
A
Postural hypotension (drop of 30mmHg)
Diabetic gastroparesis - delayed gastric emptying - nausea bloating, and post-prandial vomitting
Faecal incontinence, diarhoea, abdominal paimn
Urinary - hesitancy, frequency, emptying and retention.
Sexual dysfunction
Sweating
Impaired awareness of hypoglycaemia.
4
Q
What drugs can contribute to postural hypotension
A
Antihypertensives and TCAs
