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Burning Feet May Be Sounding the Alarm for an Underlying Condition

If your feet feel hot at night, the cause of this discomfort may be due to any number of underlying conditions or lifestyle factors. Those with diabetes and people who chronically abuse alcohol can suffer from peripheral neuropathy, which is a form of nerve damage in the lower extremities. Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy often include an uncomfortable burning sensation in the feet. Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is another medical condition that damages nerve fibers and can produce similar burning sensations, as can hypothyroidism, HIV, and vasculitis. Side effects of certain chemotherapy drugs can also damage nerves and make you feel like your feet are burning. There are less serious conditions that can cause burning feelings in your feet as well, such as menopause and pregnancy. A vitamin B-12 deficiency may also be responsible for burning feet. Anyone with burning sensations in their feet would do well to have their condition assessed by a chiropodist to discover the root of the problem and to begin appropriate treatment. 

Foot pain can have many causes. To receive an accurate diagnosis and treatment for your foot pain, please consult with one of the chiropodists from Complete Family Footcare & Therapy. Our clinicians will assess your condition and provide you with quality foot and ankle treatment. 

Causes

There are a variety of different conditions that can cause foot pain, including: 

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Deformities, such as bunions or hammertoes

  • Injuries to the muscles, bones, tendons, or ligaments in the feet

  • Arthritis

  • Flat feet

  • Ingrown toenails

Symptoms

The type and location of your foot pain can help determine what may be causing it and what type of treatment options are best for you. 

Common types of foot pain include: 

  • Heel pain

  • Arch pain

  • Toe pain

  • Ball of foot pain

  • Pain that has a stabbing, burning, or tingling quality

  • Pain that is constant, intermittent, or that gets better or worse depending on the situation 

Diagnosis

A thorough medical history and physical examination of your feet will be required to determine a diagnosis. Imaging studies, such as X-rays or MRIs may be performed to rule out or confirm certain diagnoses. 

Treatment

Treatment will depend on the cause of the pain. Common treatments for foot pain include resting, icing, compressing, and elevating the affected foot, wearing orthotics, or taking anti-inflammatory medications. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our offices located in . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.

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