Diabetic neuropathy symptoms, warning signs and treatment information on MedicineNet.com

Diabetic neuropathy symptoms, warning signs and treatment information on MedicineNet.com

Diabetic autonomic neuropathy most often affects the digestive system, especially the stomach, blood vessels, urinary system, and sex organs. To prevent autonomic neuropathy, continuously keep your blood glucose levels well controlled.

Symptoms of neuropathy of the digestive system may include:

* Bloating

* Diarrhea

* Constipation

* Heartburn

* Nausea

* Vomiting

* Feeling full after small meals

Treatments of autonomic neuropathy of the digestive system may include:

* Eat smaller meals

* Medicines

Symptoms of autonomic neuropathy of the blood vessels may include:

* Blacking out when you stand up quickly

* Increased heart rate

* Dizziness

* Low blood pressure

Treatments of autonomic neuropathy of the blood vessels may include:

* Avoid standing up too quickly

* Medicines

* Wearing special stockings

Symptoms of autonomic neuropathy of the male sex organs may include:

* Unable to have or maintain an erection (erectile dysfunction)*

* "Dry" or reduced ejaculations

*Note: Impotence needs to be evaluated by your doctor. It may be caused by your medicines or factors other than diabetes.

Treatments of autonomic neuropathy of the male sex organs include:

* Counseling

* Penile implant

* Vacuum erection device

* Penile injections

* Medicine

Symptoms of autonomic neuropathy of the female sex organs may include:

* Decrease in vaginal lubrication

* Decrease in number of orgasms or lack of orgasm

Treatments of autonomic neuropathy of the female sex organs include:

* Counseling

* Vaginal estrogen creams, suppositories and rings

* Lubricants

Symptoms of autonomic neuropathy of the urinary system may include:

* Unable to completely empty bladder

* Bloating

* Incontinence (leaking urine)

* Increased urination at night

Treatments of autonomic neuropathy of the urinary system include:

* Medicines

* Self-catheterization (inserting a catheter into the bladder to release urine)

* Surgery

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