Why Do My Feet Feel Like They’re Burning?
Having the uncomfortable feeling that your feet are burning can be caused by many different factors. One of the most common, unfortunately, is due to peripheral nerve damage related to diabetes. Having uncontrolled high blood sugar can lead to numbness, tingling, and burning sensations that often show up first in the feet and hands. Other possible causes are chemical burns and fungal foot infections, so be sure to see your foot doctor for the proper care.
Having the sensation that your feet are burning can be distressing. The many possible causes of burning feet include the following:
- Systemic problems with the kidneys and liver can cause sensation abnormalities
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Thyroid problems
- Side effects of some medications
- Toxic chemical exposure
- Circulatory problems like peripheral artery disease caused by diabetes
- Peripheral neuropathy, neuroma, and other nerve disorders
- Fungal toenail infection and Athlete’s foot
Since determining the precise cause of your burning foot problem may require specific tests, make an appointment to see your foot doctor for a physical foot exam, nerve conduction studies, bodily fluid analyses, and electromyography.
For burning sensations and any other problems you may be having with your feet and ankles, see your foot doctor right away for the proper care and to help prevent future complications. The foot experts at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists, in the Tucson, Oro Valley, and Green Valley areas of Pima County, Arizona, have unparalleled experience in treating all aspects of foot and ankle care. Our team of doctors: Christopher M. Funk, D.P.M., FACFAS, Bradley A. Whitaker, D.P.M., FACFAS, and Peter C. Merrill, D.P.M., AACFAS, and Zeno Pfau, D.P.M., is dedicated to serving you with state-of-the-art, cutting edge medical technologies including the PinPointe FootLaser, custom-fitted orthotics, and Radial Pulse Therapy (RPT) for chronic foot, heel, or ankle pain. If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, please call (520) 575-0800.
