What Causes the Sensation of Burning in Your Feet?

The burning and tingling in the extremities caused by diabetic neuropathy are one of the leading causes of burning feet.  But a variety of additional factors can cause the sensation that your feet are burning and tingling. It makes it essential you contact your foot doctor to get the proper diagnosis and treatment protocols.

Conditions that can cause a sensation of burning in your feet to include the following:

• Neuropathy and neuroma—A primary cause if a burning sensation in your feet is from nerve conditions. Diabetic neuropathy is peripheral nerve damage often showing up first in the feet, causing numbness, tingling, and burning. A neuroma is growth around a nerve that inhibits proper function and can cause burning in the feet and toes.

• Other systemic diseases—Kidney problems, liver disease, and circulation abnormalities can all contribute to burning and tingling in the extremities.

• Athlete’s foot fungal toenail infections—The fungi that cause these conditions can cause a severe itching and burning sensation.

• Overactive thyroid.

• Side effects from various medications.

• Nutrient deficiencies—Your nerves require proper amounts of nutrients like magnesium and calcium to function properly.

Custom orthotic inserts can also redirect stress and pressure from nerves that are causing the uncomfortable sensations.

If you need help treating burning feet, your foot care professional is the one to call. James C. Ricketti, DPM of Hamilton Square, NJ (in Mercer County), is a board-certified podiatrist providing state of the art diagnostic and treatment options for all types of foot and ankle injuries, diseases, and deformities. From hammertoes and bunions to diabetic foot problems and sports injuries, you can rest assured that Dr. Ricketti and his staff will get you back on your feet as fast as possible. Please contact our office with any questions or to schedule an appointment. Call 609-587-1674.