Dramatic Increase In Lower Limb Amputations In Diabetics
Thu, 14 Sep 2006 07:00 AM EST
... Many people suffering foot and leg pain falsely attribute their aches to temporary discomfort or simply "growing old," when something far more serious - and often preventable - is frequently taking place.People that neglect foot and leg pain - particularly the 20.8 million people in the U.S. with diabetes - can be at risk for amputation. [click link for full article] ...
Related Topics
- Amputation
- Artificial Limbs
- Back Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Triglycerides
- Metabolic
- Worsening of the affected limb
- Phantom Limb Pain
- Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
- Limb-girdle muscular dystrophies
- Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep
- Cholesterol
- Movement Disorders
- Lower GI Series
- HDL
- Lower esophageal ring
- Open sores (ischemic ulcers) on the lower extremities
- Much lower red blood cell production (aplastic crisis) caused by a viral infection, which can make anemia worse
- Blood Pressure
- LDL

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