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Neuropathy services offered in South Miami, FL
If your hands feel weak or your feet often go numb, you may have a condition known as neuropathy. At Miami Headache & Pain Clinic, personalized care plans help adults who are limited by persistent neuropathy pain and other symptoms. Triple board-certified neurologist Awss Zidan, MD, provides minimally invasive injections, prescription medications, and other treatments to ease existing symptoms and prevent neuropathy from progressing. Call the South Miami, Florida, office today to schedule a neuropathy consultation or book an appointment online.
What is neuropathy?
Neuropathy describes nerve damage that occurs from trauma or disease. The condition affects peripheral nerves, which include all nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord. These nerves supply sensations to the limbs and play a role in involuntary functions like heartbeat and digestion.
In addition to trauma, a variety of health conditions can increase your risk for neuropathy, including:
- Lupus
- Diabetes
- Lyme disease
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
Miami Headache & Pain Care offers comprehensive care for adults who have nerve-related pain and other neuropathy complications.
Dr. Zidan focuses on the least invasive therapies to manage your pain and prevent neuropathy from getting worse.
What are the symptoms of neuropathy?
Neuropathy symptoms typically affect the feet and hands first. As the condition progresses, you might experience symptoms in other areas of your body. Without proper treatment, these symptoms may worsen.
Examples of symptoms include:
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Weakness
- Muscle cramping
Neuropathy can also cause a burning or stinging pain that radiates through your arms and legs. Your skin may feel cold to the touch or become thinner or discolored. In advanced cases of neuropathy, you may have difficulty controlling your bowels or bladder.
Miami Headache & Pain Clinic offers nerve conduction studies and other diagnostic tests to confirm that neuropathy is causing your symptoms. Dr. Zidan designs a treatment plan to ease your discomfort and prevent nerve damage from getting worse.
How is neuropathy treated?
Your treatment for neuropathy depends on the type and severity of your nerve damage.
Initially, Dr. Zidan may prescribe oral medications to ease pain, muscle cramps, and tingling. He can also inject medications directly into painful areas to provide lasting symptom relief.
If you have balance or walking issues, physical therapy might help. Therapy strengthens your muscles and can reduce your risk of falls.
If you have severe neuropathy symptoms, Dr. Zidan determines if you’re a candidate for surgery to destroy damaged or dysfunctional nerves. Miami Headache & Pain Clinic also offers spinal cord stimulation to treat pain from compressed or damaged spinal cord nerves.
Call Miami Headache & Pain Clinic today to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for neuropathy symptoms. You can also use the online feature to book an appointment.