Dr. Matthew Thomas and Pike's Peak Foot & Ankle Clinic are here for you when you are dealing with peripheral neuropathy in Colorado Springs, CO. Read the most frequent questions we get about peripheral neuropathy and contact us today for treatment.

What Is Peripheral Neuropathy?

Peripheral neuropathy is a type of nerve pain that occurs in the hands and feet (on the periphery of the body). Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy include different types of pain. The pain can be sharp, but many patients describe a tingling or numbness that causes weakness and decreased sensitivity.

What Causes Peripheral Neuropathy?

Neuropathy is caused by nerve damage. When nerves are injured or diseased, they send conflicting pain signals, causing neuropathy symptoms. The most common type of neuropathy is diabetic neuropathy, caused by nerve damage from diabetes.

You can be genetically predisposed to neuropathy, and other causes of peripheral neuropathy include arthritis, autoimmune disorders, alcoholism, or traumatic injury that damages vernes. Neuropathy can also be a side effect of some chemotherapy drugs.

Can I Prevent Peripheral Neuropathy?

If you are diabetic, keeping your blood sugar levels under control and practicing basic foot care every day can help you avoid complications from neuropathy. When neuropathy affects the feet, decreased blood flow to the area means small cuts and abrasions can go unnoticed, and are more likely to get infected because healing happens much slower. Non-healing wounds put diabetics at risk for amputation, so wash and inspect your feet each day.

How Is It Treated?

We can provide a referral to get this done and we can review all the current treatments that are available including skin biopsy to evaluate the degree of the neuropathy.

Learn More

If you still have questions about peripheral neuropathy in Colorado Springs, CO, come to Pike's Peak Foot & Ankle Clinic for evaluation and treatment. To make an appointment with Dr. Matthew Thomas, contact us at (719) 867-8838.