Proximal diabetic neuropathy
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Proximal diabetic neuropathy, also known as diabetic amyotrophy, is a complication of diabetes mellitus that affects the nerves that supply the thighs, hips, buttocks and/or lower legs. Proximal diabetic neuropathy is a type of diabetic neuropathy characterized by muscle wasting, weakness, pain, or changes in sensation/numbness of the leg. It is caused by damage to the nerves of the lumbosacral plexus.
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Other names | Diabetic Amyotrophy, Diabetic Lumbar Plexopathy, Bruns-Garland syndrome |
Specialty | Neurology |
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Proximal diabetic neuropathy is most commonly seen people with type 2 diabetics.[1] It is less common than distal polyneuropathy that often occurs in diabetes.