Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Diabetic Retinopathy
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Diabetic Retinopathy, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Diabetic Retinopathy. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Diabetic Retinopathy. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Diabetic Retinopathy includes:
- Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- High cholesterol - cholesterol can exacerbate retinopathy and further damage in the small blood vessels of the eye, just as cholesterol can cause hardening of larger artery blood vessels.
- Pregnancy - can exacerbate existing retinopathy though probably not cause it directly.
- Excessive alcohol - alcohol if used to extreme, reduces Vitamin B12 and thiamine levels. It is unclear what effect moderate alcohol has on retinopathy.
Diabetic Retinopathy as a complication: Other conditions that might have Diabetic Retinopathy as a complication might be potential underlying conditions. The list of conditions listing Diabetic Retinopathy as a complication includes:
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