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Medical Treatments for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

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Diabetes remains the single most common cause of peripheral neuropathy in the United States and other developed countries, affecting millions of patients. Neuropathic pain is a frequent complication in this group, affecting over 25 % and substantially impacting quality of life and function, even when other neurological deficits are mild. Advances in our understanding of the pathophysiology of neuropathic pain have enabled rational testing of a wide array of pharmacological agents which have proven effective in treating diabetic painful neuropathy. Concurrent advances in the broader field of pain medicine have fostered the development of both pain specialists and multidisciplinary clinics which are available for more refractory cases. With these therapeutic options, the vast majority of patients with DPN can be successfully treated with appropriate strategies, and can return to normal occupational and social functioning.

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    Yamile Vidal M.D., Charles Brock M.D. & Clifton L. Gooch M.D.

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Vidal, Y., Brock, C., Gooch, C.L. (2013). Medical Treatments for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy. In: Lawson, E., Backonja, M. (eds) Painful Diabetic Polyneuropathy. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6299-6_5

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