Blood Pressure Changes and Irregular Heartbeat
Patients whose neuropathy is comorbid with diabetes may develop diabetic neuropathy. It is associated with increased glucose or blood sugar levels, causing severe discomfort and even disability for some patients. In fact, up to half of diabetics may develop diabetic neuropathy. Several life-threatening symptoms, including palpitations, hypertension, and irregular heartbeat, may result from a nerve injury that interferes with impulses between the heart and blood arteries. Patients may feel dizzy, nauseous, and even faint as a result.
Hypertension or high blood pressure symptoms may cause silent harm to organs for a long time before causing any noticeable symptoms. This condition can further the complication and induce stroke or heart attack. Furthermore, it can induce a delayed reaction to changes in the body’s posture, stress, physical activity, sleep, and breathing. Since the nerves are damaged, patients may not feel the agony of a heart attack or lack of oxygen in their hearts.
In addition, diabetic neuropathy may cause pain in the lower extremity since the nerve damage cuts off the oxygen flow in the arteries and veins. However, with regular blood sugar control and a healthy lifestyle, diabetic neuropathy patients can prevent or delay the symptoms of the illness.
