New Relief For Foot Pain Due To Diabetic Neuropathy

Do you have painful neuropathy or know someone who suffers from this condition? If so, you know how debilitating it can be. The good news is that there is now an effective approach called cryosurgery that eliminates or significantly reduces the pain with fewer side-effects than other approaches.

Neuropathy is a nerve disorder that can cause pain, numbness,
weakness and disability. There are many known causes for
neuropathy, diabetes being the most common. Other causes
include alcohol abuse, chemotherapy, stroke, back problems and
leprosy. There are also times when no known cause can be found.

Diabetes is being diagnosed at alarming rates in all age
groups. There are countless people walking around right now
with diabetes and they may not become aware of their disease
for years.

There are many signs and symptoms associated with diabetes;
however, one of the more disturbing, life changing and painful
conditions is diabetic neuropathy.

Neuropathy typically occurs in about 50% of those with
diabetes; however, half of that group (25% of all diabetics)
will develop painful neuropathy that causes significant foot
pain.

Neuropathy can cause debilitating shooting pain and throbbing
throughout the feet. The foot pain may occur while sleeping,
falling asleep or during normal daily activities.

There are few treatments that are targeted specifically for
neuropathy. Many attempt to treat symptoms, such as giving
sleeping pills to allow those that suffer to sleep through the
night. Those treatments that are specifically for neuropathy
often only provide minor relief or they involve highly-invasive
surgery or a lifetime of strong medications with side-effects.

There is hope now for those who have painful neuropathy.
Cryosurgery is minimally invasive, yet provides long-term
relief by freezing the nerve which causes the pain. Dr. Marc
Katz, a Podiatrist with Advanced Podiatry in Tampa, FL, became
a Cryostar-certified Cryosurgeon and began using this FDA
approved technology to treat painful nerve conditions in the
foot, ankle and leg. He became interested in the Cryosurgery
technique and its possible applications for those patients with
diabetic neuropathy. Dr. Katz developed a Cryosurgery treatment
protocol for neuropathy and noted that the success was truly
remarkable. Patients had significant pain relief and they were
often able to return to their favorite activities and
discontinue or decrease the use of strong medications.

The Cryosurgery Procedure:

The procedure is minimally invasive and takes 15-45 minutes to
perform. During a typical in-office procedure, the painful area
is infiltrated with a local anesthetic, so that the cryoprobe
can be introduced without discomfort. A puncture just large
enough for the probe to easily pass through is made in the
skin. Next, a small diameter instrument called a trocar is
placed through the puncture site to create a pathway for the
cryoprobe to be inserted. The probe is inserted through the
puncture site to the area of pain. The freeze cycles are then
initiated. Upon completion of the freeze cycles, the probe is
removed and an antibiotic ointment is placed over the puncture
site and a sterile dressing is applied. Sutures are not
necessary due to the small size of the puncture. The dressing
may be removed within 24 hours and a shower is then permitted.
Postoperative discomfort is minimal. Most patients are advised
to decrease their normal level of activity over the first 48
hours. In some cases more than one treatment is needed to
obtain optimal results.

Success rates have been between 80 and 90 percent in most
patients, says Dr. Katz. As with any treatment, results will
vary. However, most patients get significant relief and rarely
will get worse with the Cryosurgery treatment. Some patients
may require treatment of different areas of the foot and may
need the procedure repeated to gain further relief.

About The Author:
Dr Marc Katz is a Board-certified Tampa Podiatrist that provides innovative cutting edge techniques for relief of foot pain including Cryosurgery or Cryotherapy of the foot. http://www.tampacryosurgery.com
http://www.thetampapodiatrist.com

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