Diabetic amyotrophy
Diabetic Amyotrophy (pronunciation: /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtɪk/ /ˌæmɪˈɒtrəfi/), also known as Diabetic Neuropathy or Bruns-Garland Syndrome, is a medical condition that primarily affects individuals with diabetes.
Etymology
The term "Diabetic Amyotrophy" is derived from three Greek words: "diabetes" (siphon), "a-" (without), "myo-" (muscle), and "-trophy" (nourishment). Thus, the term essentially means "muscle nourishment deficiency due to diabetes."
Definition
Diabetic Amyotrophy is a type of peripheral neuropathy that occurs in patients with diabetes. It is characterized by severe pain, usually in the hip, thigh, or buttock, followed by muscle weakness and wasting, most often in the thigh muscles.
Symptoms
The symptoms of Diabetic Amyotrophy include:
- Severe pain in the hip, thigh, or buttock
- Muscle weakness
- Muscle wasting, particularly in the thigh muscles
- Weight loss
- Abdominal swelling, if the condition affects the abdominal muscles
Causes
Diabetic Amyotrophy is caused by damage to the nerves that control the muscles, due to high blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes. The exact mechanism of nerve damage is not fully understood, but it is believed to involve a combination of metabolic and vascular factors.
Treatment
Treatment for Diabetic Amyotrophy primarily involves managing the underlying diabetes and alleviating the symptoms. This may include:
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Diabetic amyotrophy
- Wikipedia's article - Diabetic amyotrophy
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