Phoenix Podiatrist Talks About Neuropathy For Diabetes Awareness Month

    PHOENIX, AZ, November 16, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Phoenix, AZ - It's mid-November, so Dr. Dershowitz wants to support Diabetes Awareness Month. Patients who have diabetes can experience many problems-one problem being neuropathy.

Neuropathy affects many diabetic and non-diabetic patients-approximately 20 million people suffer from this chronic disease. It is a nerve disease that typically causes tissue damage. In many neuropathy cases, patients describe having no feeling in their feet, but their feet our in pain. Common symptoms of neuropathic pain include: shooting or burning pain, tingling and numbness. The symptoms prevent countless patients' from enjoying their daily routine because it's hard to get around.

For years, patients only took pain medication to help, but many patients need extra care and long-lasting relief. Contact Dr. Michael Dershowitz, Phoenix podiatrist, to discuss a potential decompression surgery.

At Southwest Foot Institute, Dr. Dershowitz has received specialized training to learn about nerve decompression surgical techniques, so he can help restore the sensation of patients' feet. In the process of restoring feeling, Dr. Dershowitz operates on the foot to eliminate neuropathic pain. Decompression surgery works well for diabetic and non-diabetic patients.

Decompression surgery involves the process of taking pressure off of three major nerves found in the foot. Dr. Dershowitz opens the tunnels and sheaths surrounding the nerves, so pressure is taken off of them. The nerve itself might be opened up to relieve patients' pain.

"I don't want my patients to live in constant pain. Decompression surgery is an innovative and non-invasive procedure that can change the lives of many diabetic and non-diabetic patients. We are actually installing MLS Laser technology at our practice. The MLS Laser is the latest laser therapy system introduced thus far in the medical field, and it effectively treats pain related to neuropathy. We are making great strides in the podiatry field," said Dr. Dershowitz, podiatrist in Phoenix, AZ.

Don't feel at a loss. In Phoenix, diabetic foot care and neuropathy treatment at Southwest Foot Institute helps patients get back on their feet. Decompression surgery can be the answer you are looking. To schedule a consultation with Southwest Foot Institute for ankle and foot problems, call (602) 340-8686 or submit an appointment request form via his podiatry website at www.southwestfootinstitute.com. Peruse Southwest Foot Institute's website for more information on Dr. Dershowitz, his team of pediatric professionals and leading services. Raise awareness about diabetes research, and remember to support family and friends who are living with diabetes.

Media Contact:
Dr. Michael H. Dershowitz
[email protected]
1300 N 12th Street, Suite 518
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 340-8686
http://www.southwestfootinstitute.com

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