Table 2.
Frequency of signs and symptoms in diabetic patients according to nerve conduction velocity (NCV
|
Abnormal NCV
N=12 (24%) |
Normal NCV
N=38(76%) |
Total
N=50 |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symptoms | Burning sensation | 3 (25) | 1(2.6) | 4 (8) |
| Pain sensation | 3 (25) | 6(15.8) | 9 (18) | |
| Paresthesia | 2 (16) | 1(2.6) | 3 (6) | |
| Numbness | 5 (41.7) | 9 (23.7) | 14 (28) | |
| Signs | Impaired temperature sensation | 6 (50) | 0 (0) | 6 (12) |
| Reduced pain sensation | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
| Reduced vibration perception | 5 (41.7) | 0 (0) | 5(10) | |
| Impaired touch perception | 3(25) | 0 (0) | 3(6) | |
| Abnormal Achilles reflex | 9 (75) | 6 (15.8) | 15 (30) |