suffering from diabetes seems to have nerve problem

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The description of your mother's symptoms appear to be due to Diabetic Neuropathy.

Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes, in which nerves are damaged as a result of ‎high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia).‎

People with diabetes commonly develop temporary or permanent damage to nerve tissue. Nerve injuries ‎are caused by decreased blood flow and high blood sugar levels, and are more likely to develop if ‎blood sugar levels are not well controlled.‎

Some people with diabetes will not develop nerve damage, while others may develop this condition ‎early. On average, symptoms begin 10 to 20 years after the diabetes diagnosis. Approximately 50% of ‎people with diabetes will eventually develop nerve damage. ‎

Peripheral nerve injuries may affect nerves in the skull (cranial nerves) or nerves from the spinal column ‎and their branches. This type of nerve injury (neuropathy) tends to develop in stages.‎

Autonomic neuropathies affect the nerves that regulate vital functions, including the heart muscle and ‎smooth muscles (Intestines).‎

Symptoms vary depending on the nerves affected, and usually develop gradually over years and may ‎include : -‎

Symptoms related to the Digestive tract include - constipation, Diarrhea, Nausea, vomiting, Dysphagia. ‎

Legs and arms: ‎
‎ Deep pain (feet and legs) ; Loss of the sense of warm or cold
‎ Muscle cramps
‎ Numbness (if the nerves are severely damaged, you may be unaware that a blister or minor ‎wound has become infected)‎
‎ Tingling or burning sensation in the extremities, particularly the feet
‎ Weakness

Other symptoms include: ‎
‎ Dizziness
‎ Drooping eyelid, Drooping face, Drooping mouth
‎ Impotence
‎ Light-headedness when standing up (orthostatic hypotension)‎
‎ Loss of bladder control
‎ Rapid heart rate ; ‎
‎ Speech impairment ; Vision changes

The goals of treating diabetic neuropathy are to prevent the disease from getting worse and to reduce ‎the symptoms of the disease.‎

Tight control of blood sugar (glucose) is important to prevent symptoms and problems from getting ‎worse.‎

Medications may be used to reduce the symptoms in the feet, legs, and arms. These medications ‎include: Antidepressant drugs, Antiseizure medications, ‎

Drugs that block bladder contractions may be used to help with urinary control problems.‎

Erythromycin, domperidone (Motilium), or metoclopramide (Reglan) may help with nausea and vomiting.‎

Pain medications (analgesics) may work for some patients on a short-term basis, but in most cases they ‎do not provide much benefit.‎

Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) drugs, such as sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra), and tadalafil ‎‎(Cialis) are safe and effective for treating impotence.‎

Capsaicin can be used topically to reduce pain.‎

Regular foot exams are important to identify small infections and prevent foot injuries from getting ‎worse. If foot injuries go unnoticed for too long, amputation may be required.‎

You might consult a diabetologist for proper evaluation and proper treatment of your condition ‎

I hope this helps.‎