Your nervous system is a key force behind so many important bodily functions. But when your peripheral nerves—those found outside of the brain and spinal cord—are damaged, it can cause pain and ...
This is expected in a length-dependent neuropathy, i.e., less advanced DPN at the thigh compared with the distal calf, and may also explain why pain symptoms present first in the feet and distal calf.
The Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Changsha, China Objective: To evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of painful diabetic peripheral ...