Diabetes, a disease that is increasingly common in modern societies, not only affects our blood sugar levels, but also quietly erodes our nervous system. Among them, Diabetic Mononeuropathy is like a lonely traveler who suddenly “shell” on a nerve, leading to a series of uncomfortable symptoms. Today we come to learn more about this “lone traveler”.
I. What is the single-neurological disease of diabetes?
Imagine that the human nervous system is like a vast network of railways that transmits information from the brain to every part of the body. Diabetes alone is on this network, where a railway suddenly “failed”, making it impossible for the information on this road to be transmitted properly. For example, suddenly the eyes are blind, the hands are numb, or the legs don’t listen.
II. Causes of diabetic disease
Diabetes mononeurological causes are closely related to the “high sugar environment” of diabetes.
High blood sugar: Long-term high blood sugar is like a “blank knife”, slowly cutting off the jacket of a nervous cell, leading to its loss of protection and eventual damage.
Microvascular disease: Diabetes are susceptible to pathological changes in microvasculars, like the collapse of a utility pole by the railway, cutting off the power supply of nerves.
Oxygen oxidation: In high blood sugar conditions, there are large amounts of free radicals in the body, and these “little monsters” attack nerve cells and cause nervous damage.
III. Symptoms of single-neurological changes in diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is often sudden and affects only one nerve at a time, and is therefore called “single neurosis”. The following are common symptoms:
Eye neurosis:
Suddenly the eyesight is blurred: it’s like being blindfolded in the fog.
Eye pain: There may be severe pain around the eyes, even affecting the forehead.
Positive neurosis (carriage syndrome):
Hands numb: Hands and fingers suddenly feel numb, especially thumbs, index fingers and middle fingers.
The hand is weak: it feels weak when it grabs something, and it can’t even hold it tight.
Unit neurosis:
A sudden pain in the leg: a sudden pain in the thigh and a possibility of a sudden fall while walking.
Legs are weak: suddenly, legs are soft when walking and need to hold something to stand.
Face neurosis (diabetes paraplegic):
Face asymmetrical: faces suddenly become asymmetrical, mouth slanted and eyes cannot be completely closed.
The face is numb: it suddenly disappears, as if it were a “silent mask”.
Diagnosis of single-neurological changes in diabetes
When a person with diabetes suddenly appears to be suffering from the above-mentioned symptoms, the doctor diagnoses single neuroses by:
Medical history and medical examination: Doctors ask for detailed questions about the timing and characteristics of symptoms and conduct a thorough examination of the nervous system.
Neural conductive examination: Assessment of neurotransmission speed and determination of the extent of neurological damage through electrophysiological examination.
Visual examinations: MRI or CT, for example, to exclude other diseases that may cause similar symptoms.
Treatment of single-neurological disorders of diabetes
Although symptoms of single-neurological disorders may suddenly strike, most patients can be mitigated through scientific treatment.
Blood sugar control: Strict control of blood sugar is the basis for the prevention and treatment of mononeurological disorders. Like caring for children, blood sugar is monitored on time and within normal limits.
Drug treatment:
Painkillers: antidepressants, epilepsy, for pain relief.
Neuronutrients: e.g. Vitamin B, promoting neurological rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation:
Physicotherapy: e.g. electric irritation, massage, improvement of nervous function.
Acupuncture treatment: regulation of neurofunctionality by stimulating specific caves.
Prevention of single-neurological changes in diabetes
Prevention is always better than cure. The following are some recommendations for the prevention of single-neurological disorders:
Strict control of blood sugar: periodic monitoring of blood sugar, follow the doctor ‘ s advice and keep it within normal limits.
Healthy diet: balanced diet, avoiding high sugar and fat food and increasing dietary fibre intake.
Moderate exercise: for example, walking, swimming, promoting blood circulation and protecting the nervous system.
Periodic check-ups: periodic neurofunctional check-ups to detect and treat early pathologies in a timely manner.
Prohibition of smoking and drinking: reduce further damage to the nerves and protect their health.
Concluding remarks
Diabetes alone is like a lonely traveler who suddenly “shell” on a certain nerve, with a series of uncomfortable symptoms. But through scientific blood sugar management, sound drug treatment and a healthy lifestyle, we can help this “traveller” return to a normal life. Knowledge of the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and prevention of single-neurological disorders helps people with diabetes to better manage their health and enjoy a better life. Let’s watch over the nervous system and get away from the “nervous loneliness.”
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