Have you been wearing the same shoes and  living in a high humidity area like Florida then please make sure that you do not have athletes foot, ( Fungal Infection).  Otherwise you  may have CIDP. Fungal infection causes white spots aroung the nails and skin. Please see our diet guidelines in the diet page for avoiding fungal infections.

Alcohol use can lead to burning feet  symptoms and does clear  with abstaining . The cause is CIDP, you need vitamin supplements and treatment for CIDP.

Some of the infectious diseases, such as leishmaniasis, Which is a rarely reported neurologic change secondary to a bacteria, also cause burning feet symptoms. Thrombocytopenia (low platelets) also produces this  burning feet syndrome syndrome. Please see the disease section for detailed info on thrombocytopenia.

People usually say that vitamin deficiency will cause burning feet. Vitamin deficiency needs to be evaluated by appropriate vitamin levels of (B6, Thiamine , Niacin, B12) . We provide these details in the E-Book.

Thyroid , kidney and liver dysfunction may lead to burning feet. We have seen gout attacks cause  burning feet syndrome similar pain ofcourse this is also due to a small fiber neuropathy.

 We think CIDP and diabetic polyneuropathy  cause these symptoms of burning feet  and as both are a inflammatory in nature.  Then anti-inflammatory treatment can be used to treat these symptoms, both will cause severe burning feet syndrome, worse at night due to a small fiber neuropathy.

Some patients with symptoms of burning pain have been diagnosed as reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD or RSDS), also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) dystrophy. If treated early they can get better. Do you know all of these conditions are also autoimmune and thus treated by anti inflammatory treatment.   Do not have unnecessary surgery for burning feet syndrome.

• Dampness, together with friction, leads to the sensation of burning, so its important to buy shoes that let perspiration evaporate.  Wear shoes on alternate days , so they get a chance to dry up.
• Inappropriate socks. Wear socks made of cotton rather than synthetic fabrics.
• Athletes foot can sometimes spread to cause burning sensation on the sole of the foot.  Please see our diet section for help.
• Allergic reaction to shoe material or socks.
• Alcohol is also contributing factor. Long term use can affect the nervous activity of the feet.
• Diabetes causes a polyneuropathy see our home page for more information.
• Smoking causes inflammation, see our home page to stop inflammation.
• Neuroma. A trapped nerve can lead to a hot burning sensation. (Tight shoes)
• Gout can cause a burning sensation on the side of the foot, treatment is by reducing inflammation.

TREATMENT OF BURNING FEET

• Buy shoes and socks that have adequate ventilation.
• If you are suffering from athletes foot then treat this condition.
• Reduce alcohol and smoking consumption.
• Herbal products that increase the circulation may help.
• Do not leave ice packs on your feet. This can lead to other foot conditions.

• In mechanical cases such as tarsal tunnel syndrome, conservative treatment with arch supports and wider shoes may successfully relieve discomfort. If burning feet is due to flat feet, orthotics may help restore the foot’s arch.

  Thanks to Dr Foot for above information.

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       Medical help available through our services page for burning feet syndrome. We have followed about 9000 patients around the Globe from when their symptoms first started with burning feet and have helped them . Most carried a diagnosis of CIDP due to a small fiber neuropathy.

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