What causes diabetes heel pain?

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Diabetes heel pain, may be related to the following reasons, such as peripheral neuropathy, vascular disease, foot disease.

What causes diabetes heel pain?

1. Peripheral neuropathy

When diabetes is not well controlled, persistent hyperglycemia can damage nerves, causing paresthesia, pain and other symptoms. In the foot, this neuropathy may manifest as heel pain, which may be accompanied by numbness, burning sensation, etc.

2. Vascular stenosis

, blockage and other conditions can affect blood circulation in the lower limbs, causing insufficient blood supply to the foot, causing pain in the heel and other parts, and may also appear cold, skin color change and other manifestations.

What causes diabetes heel pain?

3. Foot diseases Diabetic

foot joints, tendons and other structures may also appear problems. For example, plantar fasciitis and other foot diseases may occur, which will lead to obvious pain in the heel when walking and other activities.



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