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02/27/2026

Señales de neuropatía diabética que no debes de ignorar 👩🏻‍⚕️

🤔 ¿Sientes ardor, hormigueo o descargas eléctricas en los pies y tienes diabetes?

Soy la Dra. Pau Zúñiga y hoy quiero explicarte de forma clara y basada en ciencia qué es la neuropatía diabética, por qué ocurre y qué señales no debes ignorar.

🔬 ¿Qué es la neuropatía diabética?

Es una complicación frecuente de la diabetes que ocurre cuando los niveles elevados de glucosa en sangre, mantenidos durante meses o años, dañan los nervios.

Es la forma más común de neuropatía y afecta principalmente los nervios de los pies y las piernas.

🧠 ¿Por qué ocurre?

El exceso de glucosa en sangre puede:

•⁠ ⁠Lesionar directamente las fibras nerviosas.
•⁠ ⁠Dañar los pequeños vasos sanguíneos que nutren los nervios.
•⁠ ⁠Generar inflamación y estrés oxidativo que deterioran su función.

Con el tiempo, esto altera la transmisión de las señales nerviosas.

⚠️ Síntomas y manifestaciones que NO deben ignorarse

La forma más común es la neuropatía periférica, que suele empezar en los pies:

•⁠ ⁠Hormigueo o sensación de “alfileres”.
•⁠ ⁠Ardor o dolor punzante, especialmente por la noche.
•⁠ ⁠Sensación de frío doloroso.
•⁠ ⁠Entumecimiento o pérdida de sensibilidad.
•⁠ ⁠Debilidad muscular.

🚨 Señales de alerta importantes:

•⁠ ⁠Pérdida de sensibilidad que impide sentir heridas.
•⁠ ⁠Úlceras en los pies.
•⁠ ⁠Cambios en el color o temperatura de la piel.
•⁠ ⁠Dolor intenso que interfiere con el sueño o la marcha.

La pérdida de sensibilidad puede ser especialmente peligrosa porque favorece lesiones que pasan desapercibidas y pueden complicarse.

🛡️ ¿Cómo prevenirla?

La evidencia científica es clara: el control adecuado de la glucosa es la medida más efectiva para prevenir o retrasar la neuropatía.

Recomendaciones clave:

•⁠ ⁠Mantener niveles de glucosa dentro de metas médicas.
•⁠ ⁠Controlar presión arterial y colesterol.
•⁠ ⁠No fumar.
•⁠ ⁠Revisar los pies diariamente.
•⁠ ⁠Acudir a revisión médica periódica.
•⁠ ⁠Usar calzado adecuado.

👩🏻‍⚕️ ¿Por qué es importante buscar valoración médica?

Porque la neuropatía puede avanzar sin que te des cuenta.
Un diagnóstico oportuno permite ajustar el tratamiento, aliviar síntomas y prevenir complicaciones graves como infecciones o amputaciones.

Yo soy la Dra. Pau Zúñiga y ahora cuéntame: ¿alguna vez has sentido hormigueo o ardor en los pies sin saber por qué?

Y si quieres saber más sobre la diabetes, escribe glucosa y te compartiré un video con toda la información directo a tus mensajes 💕

Este es solo es un post médico educativo y no sustituye la consulta médica.

02/27/2026

Conjunctivitis, casually referred to as “pink eye”, is a swelling or inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thick, transparent layer of tissue that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and covers the white part of the eye. Varying causes may or may not be contagious.

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Diabetic retinopathy symptoms often do not appear in the early stages, making regular eye exams crucial for diagnosis. As damage progresses, symptoms typically include blurry or fluctuating vision, dark spots/floaters, poor night vision, and washed-out colors. Left untreated, it can lead to severe vision loss or blindness.
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Strabismus is a common, treatable eye condition—affecting 2–4% of children—where eyes are misaligned (crossed, wandering...
02/27/2026

Strabismus is a common, treatable eye condition—affecting 2–4% of children—where eyes are misaligned (crossed, wandering, or turning in/out/up/down) due to poor muscle control, neurological issues, or severe farsightedness. Symptoms include visible misalignment, double vision, and reduced depth perception. Treatment involves eyeglasses, eye patching, vision therapy, or surgery.

Main Causes & Risk Factors
Neuromuscular Control: Improper coordination of the six eye muscles.
Refractive Errors: Severe, uncorrected farsightedness (hyperopia).
Health Conditions/Injuries: Stroke, head injuries, or infections.

Genetics: A family history of strabismus.
Developmental Factors: Higher prevalence in children with Down syndrome or cerebral palsy, and often linked to autism.

Symptoms of Strabismus
Eyes that appear misaligned (inward, outward, upward, or downward).
Double vision (diplopia).
Squinting or closing one eye in bright sunlight.
Head tilting or turning to see clearly.
Poor depth perception.

Treatment Approaches
Eyeglasses/Contact Lenses: For cases caused by uncorrected vision.
Patching/Eye Drops: To treat accompanying amblyopia (lazy eye).
Vision Therapy: Eye exercises to improve coordination.
Eye Muscle Surgery: Adjusting the muscles to straighten the eyes, often necessary for permanent correction.

Prognosis
Early diagnosis is crucial, as untreated strabismus in children can lead to permanent reduced vision (amblyopia). With prompt treatment, the prognosis is excellent for achieving better alignment and vision. While often appearing in early childhood, it can be treated effectively at any age.

02/27/2026

Retinal detachment is a medical emergency characterized by sudden, painless vision changes, including a dramatic increase in floaters, flashes of light, and a dark, curtain-like shadow obscuring vision. Immediate evaluation by an ophthalmologist is critical to prevent permanent vision loss.

01/23/2026

Today was a day of celebration at Southwest Texas Eyecare Associates!!!! We celebrated Dr. Priscilla Heredia’s birthday.
It was a pleasure to honor the beautiful woman she is!
From all of us….
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR HEREDIA!!!

Dr. Priscilla Heredia is a proud sponsor of the Eagle Pass High School Soccer team. She understands the power of support...
01/19/2026

Dr. Priscilla Heredia is a proud sponsor of the Eagle Pass High School Soccer team.
She understands the power of support, guidance, and shared success, ranging from athletes needing backing to individuals finding life-changing mentorship in programs like these.
Sponsorship offers more than monetary support—it provides opportunity, belief, and partnership, making dreams achievable.
From all of us at Southwest Texas Eyecare Associates…. GOOD LUCK!
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🍁 On behalf of our team, we wish you a happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful holiday season. We look forward to serving you...
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🍁 On behalf of our team, we wish you a happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful holiday season. We look forward to serving you in the year ahead. 🍁

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