It’s a pretty well known fact that men tend to avoid things like calling the doctor. But guys, we’re talking to you — if you think you’re at risk for diabetes, you really need to take action. Diabetes is one of those diseases that’s so fraught with complication that you can’t afford to ignore the…
“Neuropathy” is a general word meaning any kind of nerve damage or disease. When we use the term diabetic peripheral neuropathy, we’re throwing into one basket all of the things that can go wrong with the nerves in a diabetic’s foot. And unfortunately, there are a lot of things to feast on in that basket….
On the inside of your ankle, under the skin and covered by some ligaments, lies a narrow space called the tarsal tunnel. Within that tunnel you’ll find some arteries, some veins, and the posterior tibial nerve. Under a number of conditions, the posterior tibial nerve can become compressed, causing numbness, tingling, or pain in various…
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