10 Causes of Sciatic Nerve Pain
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #5: Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders where there is prolonged hyperglycemia. Symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, and increased hunger. Diabetes is a condition that can cause complications such as hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, diabetic ketoacidosis, and death. It can also lead to foot ulcers, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and eye damage.
It occurs due to inadequate production of insulin or insulin resistance. Diabetes can also cause nerve damage or peripheral neuropathy, which increases the risk of numbness, burning, and shooting pain behind the legs (sciatic nerve pain).
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