Are you struggling with numbness and tingling in your feet? These neurological symptoms can point to a range of conditions, from spinal conditions and injuries to diabetes and autoimmune diseases. Keep reading to learn more about the possible causes of this issue – and what you can do to achieve relief.
Conditions That Can Cause Numbness and Tingling in The Feet
Many conditions can cause numbness and tingling in the feet, including:
Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage that results from high blood glucose levels. It most commonly damages the nerves in the legs and feet, which can lead to pain and numbness in those areas.
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough hormones. Left untreated, it can cause peripheral neuropathy. This condition, characterized by peripheral nerve damage, can cause tingling and numbness in the feet.
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is the abnormal narrowing of the spinal canal. It can be caused by genetic factors, but most often results from age-related spinal degeneration. With a narrowed spinal canal, the spinal structures may impinge on nearby nerves.
If spinal stenosis causes lumbar nerve impingement, it may trigger numbness and tingling in the feet.
Herniated Disc
A herniated disc occurs when a spinal disc is damaged. The jelly-like disc interior may protrude through a crack in the disc exterior and press on spinal nerves. This can cause numbness and tingling in the feet, along with back pain.
Sciatica
Sciatica is pain along the sciatic nerve, which travels from the lower back through the buttocks and down the backs of the legs. Burning, tingling, and numbness in the legs and feet are among the most common sciatica symptoms.
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