Burning Feet

A burning sensation in the feet can be caused by many medical conditions. Nerve damage in the legs, which is knows as neuropathy, is the most common culprit of burning feet. Damaged nerves send pain signals to the brain without an actual injury.

Burning feet due to neuropathy must be treated by stopping ongoing nerve damage.  Some burning feet causes and likely treatments include:

Diabetes

Patients must keep blood sugars in the normal range by making dietary changes or changes in medication

Chronic kidney disease

Dialysis is sometimes used to eliminate toxins that cause neuropathy

Vitamin deficiency

Taking B12 supplements can help replace this nutrient

Hypothyroidism

Taking oral synthetic thyroid hormones can raise low thyroid levels

Aside from neuropathy, burning feet can be caused by infections and inflammation, such as athlete’s foot. Anti-fungal drugs can relieve the burning sensation.

If you experience the discomfort of burning feet, seek the medical opinion of a podiatrist. 

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