Patient's question:
My father is a diabetic, and he has been taking medication for a long time. Recently, he has started saying that his feet are very painful, and nothing seems to help, even when changing the medication. He also can't sleep well during his afternoon naps. What could be going on? Has his condition improved? What should we do?Doctor's answer:
If the symptoms of foot pain reappear, it is first necessary to conduct a thorough examination to check for any abnormal bone conditions, such as bone spurs or osteophytes, that may be causing the recurrence. If there are no issues, the primary consideration should be whether the symptoms are a complication of diabetes. Currently, the main approach is to adjust the type and dosage of the hypoglycemic medication to ensure blood sugar levels remain within the normal range. Additionally, symptomatic treatment can be supplemented with anti-inflammatory and blood-activating topical sprays.