Signs and symptoms of peripheral neuropathy might include: 1  Gradual onset of numbness, prickling or tingling in your feet or hands, which can spread upward into your legs and arms. 2  Sharp, jabbing, throbbing, freezing or burning pain.  Extreme sensitivity to touch.
Clinical Significance. Magnesium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of hypomagnesemia (abnormally low plasma levels of magnesium) and hypermagnesemia (abnormally high plasma levels of magnesium). Magnesium is decreased in chronic nephritis, acute pancreatitis, and alcoholic cirrhosis.
CPPD (Pseudogout) Diagnosis. Because CPPD resembles other forms of arthritis, it is difficult to diagnose based on a physical exam alone. When CPPD is expected, doctors often use a joint fluid examination and X-rays to make the diagnosis. Other tests can help rule out other diseases.