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Heat sensation in both thies
My father is feeling heat sensation in both the thighs and shoulder for few months.he is diabetes mellitus patient.
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Age of your father?
diabetes duration?
What medication is taking for diabetes?
So based on your qurey it's diabetic neuropathy.
Need very good glucose control.
And annual follow up is needed.
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Consult me online for more info.
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Please get Doppler test done for both thighs and then discuss
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Hey!
Yes, as you rightly pointed out your dad’s medical consistent DIABETES, this type of symptoms do happen. We call it as Diabetic Neuropathy.
The progression of abnormal sensations aka neuropathy can be stopped by good control over the blood sugars.
In the meanwhile, you can take some medicine for neuropathic pain.
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See a doctor or consult online
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It is usual progression of Diabetes however we can slow or halt it by good control on the blood sugars
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Dr. Vijayalaxmi Shende
Family and Community Medicine Specialist
10 yrs exp
Pune
Hi
Control of diabetes is needed
Consult physician
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