Authors: | Morales-Vidal, S.; Morgan, C.; McCoyd, M.; Hornik, A. |
Article Title: | Diabetic peripheral neuropathy and the management of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain |
Abstract: | Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) affects approximately half of patients with diabetes. Neuropathic pain is a major complaint of patients with diabetic polyneuropathy. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy can also lead to autonomic dysfunction. This article provides an outline of the clinical subtypes, pathophysiological features, and diagnosis of DPN. Disease-modifying treatments are reviewed, with particular attention paid to DPN pain management. |
Journal Title: | Postgraduate medicine |
Volume: | 124 |
Issue: | 4 |
ISSN: | 1941-9260; 0032-5481 |
Publisher: | Unknown |
Journal Place: | United States |
Date Published: | 2012 |
Start Page: | 145 |
End Page: | 153 |
Language: | English |
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Notes: | ID: 12617; Status: MEDLINE; [Review]; Publishing Model: Journal available in: Print Citation processed from: Internet; NLM Journal Code: 0401147, pfk |