10 Charcot Foot Symptoms
Article Sources
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Neuropathy
Neuropathy is an underlying problem of Charcot foot. The peripheral nervous system extends from the spinal cord to other areas of the body, including the feet. It's responsible for motor function, pain, temperature and sensation. When the peripheral nerves are damaged, a person may experience weakness, numbness, pain or temperature irregularities.
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of peripheral nerve damage. People with neuropathy may experience stabbing, burning and tingling sensations.4‘Peripheral Neuropathy - Symptoms and Causes.’ Mayo Clinic, 22 May 2019, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peripheral-neuropathy/symptoms-causes/syc-20352061
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