Peripheral Neuropathy Care in West Jordan
Numbness, tingling, or burning in your feet can be unsettling, especially when you are not sure what is causing it. The good news is that these symptoms are treatable, and protecting your feet makes a real difference. At Foot and Ankle Specialists, Dr. Trevor R. Williams provides attentive peripheral neuropathy treatment in West Jordan, focused on relieving your discomfort and keeping your feet safe and healthy for the long term.
What Is Peripheral Neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the peripheral nerves, the nerves that carry signals between your brain and the rest of your body. When the nerves in your feet and legs are affected, the messages they send can become weak, confused, or absent. That is why neuropathy can cause both unusual sensations, like tingling and burning, and a loss of feeling.
This loss of sensation is what makes neuropathy so important to address. When you cannot fully feel your feet, a small cut, blister, or pressure sore can go unnoticed and develop into a more serious problem. Careful, ongoing foot care is the best protection.
What Causes Peripheral Neuropathy?
Neuropathy has many possible causes. The most common include:
- Diabetes, which is by far the leading cause of peripheral neuropathy
- Nerve compression or injury
- Vitamin deficiencies, particularly B vitamins
- Certain medications, including some chemotherapy drugs
- Excessive alcohol use
- Thyroid disorders and other systemic conditions
- In some cases, no identifiable cause
Because diabetes is the most frequent cause, our diabetic foot and wound care is closely connected to how we manage neuropathy and prevent complications.
Symptoms to Watch For
Neuropathy symptoms often begin gradually in the toes and feet. Watch for:
- Tingling, prickling, or a “pins and needles” feeling
- Numbness or reduced ability to feel pain or temperature
- Burning or sharp, stabbing pain
- Increased sensitivity to touch
- Weakness or a feeling of unsteadiness when walking
How We Treat Peripheral Neuropathy in West Jordan
Our approach centers on relieving symptoms, protecting your feet, and addressing the underlying cause whenever possible. Treatment is conservative and individualized. Our peripheral neuropathy treatment in West Jordan begins with a careful look at what is causing your symptoms.
Thorough evaluation: Dr. Williams begins by examining your feet, checking sensation and circulation, and reviewing your health history to understand what is driving your symptoms.
Protective foot care: Because reduced sensation raises the risk of unnoticed injuries, regular foot exams, proper nail and skin care, and daily self-checks are central to keeping your feet safe.
Footwear and custom orthotics: Well-fitted, protective shoes reduce pressure points, and custom orthotics can offload sensitive areas and improve stability while you walk.
Symptom management: We work with you and your other physicians on strategies to ease burning, tingling, and pain, and to manage contributing conditions such as diabetes.
When to See a Podiatrist
Please schedule a visit if you notice:
- Persistent numbness, tingling, or burning in your feet
- Any cut, blister, or sore that is slow to heal
- A loss of feeling that makes it hard to sense pain or temperature
- New balance problems or frequent stumbling
- Diabetes combined with any change in how your feet feel
Frequently Asked Questions
Can peripheral neuropathy be cured?
It depends on the cause. Some forms improve when the underlying issue, such as a vitamin deficiency, is corrected. When nerve damage is permanent, our focus shifts to managing symptoms and protecting your feet from complications.
Why does neuropathy make foot care so important?
When you cannot feel your feet well, minor injuries can go unnoticed and worsen. Regular podiatric care helps catch small problems before they become serious.
Is neuropathy always caused by diabetes?
No. Diabetes is the most common cause, but neuropathy can also result from nerve injury, vitamin deficiencies, certain medications, and other conditions. A proper evaluation helps identify the source.
Schedule Your Visit
If your feet feel numb, tingly, or painful, do not wait to have them evaluated. Dr. Williams brings more than 20 years of experience to thoughtful peripheral neuropathy treatment in West Jordan, with an emphasis on protecting your long-term foot health. Request an appointment or call (801) 569-2696.