Neuropathy Testing in Las Vegas, Nevada

Numbness, tingling, or burning in your feet is not something to shrug off. It’s often the first sign of nerve damage, and the sooner it’s identified, the more we can do about it. Eastern Podiatry offers precise neuropathy testing right here in Las Vegas.

How the test works

We can diagnose small fiber neuropathy by measuring the density of nerve fibers in a small skin sample — a value called epidermal nerve fiber density, or ENFD. Neuropathy is a peripheral nerve disease that specifically targets the small-diameter fibers, and Skin biopsy measuring epidermal nerve fiber density is a well-established method used to help evaluate small fiber neuropathy.

What can cause small fiber neuropathy

There’s a long list of possible triggers, and pinning down the right one guides treatment. Common causes include:

• Diabetes, both type 1 and type 2
• HIV
• Vibratory trauma
• Amyloidosis or monoclonal gammopathy
• Alcohol overuse
• Certain medications and pharmacologic toxins
• Solvent exposure
• Idiopathic (no identifiable) cause

Why act early

Once we know what we’re dealing with, Dr. Nguyen and Dr. Dafforn build a plan and walk it with you step by step. Early diagnosis matters especially for people with diabetes, because neuropathy is what turns a small, unnoticed injury into a serious wound. Early testing can help protect your feet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the early warning signs of neuropathy?

Tingling, numbness, burning, or a pins-and-needles feeling in the feet along with a reduced ability to feel temperature or minor injuries.

How accurate is the test?

The skin biopsy is a well-established test that, together with your exam and history, helps your doctor evaluate small fiber neuropathy.

I have diabetes. Should I be tested?

Very likely yes. Diabetes is the most common cause of small fiber neuropathy, and early detection helps prevent unnoticed wounds and ulcers.

What happens after diagnosis?

We identify the underlying cause where possible and build a treatment plan around it, coordinating with your other providers when the cause is systemic.

Related Services

Diabetic Foot Care  |  Diabetic Ulcers  |  Chronic Pain  |  Neuromas

Request an appointment.

Call Eastern Podiatry at (702) 434-2023 or request online. 3777 Pecos-McLeod Interconnect, Suite 103, Las Vegas, NV 89121. Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM.