However, a person with diabetes should check with their doctor before using an Epsom salt bath. This is because Epsom salt may raise the risk of foot damage in people with diabetes. However, there is no scientific evidence to prove how effective this treatment may be. Turmeric contains the compound curcumin. Curcumin has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant , and antimicrobial effects and it may be an effective treatment for several skin conditions.
Curcumin is also an effective treatment for a variety of neurological disorders. A person may be able to use turmeric supplements to treat BFS related to damaged nerves and other nerve pain. One study suggests that if a person takes curcumin in the early stages of neuropathy it may have a positive effect. The study states that curcumin can help prevent chronic neuropathy from developing. Fish oil has anti-inflammatory properties which are helpful in reducing pain and discomfort.
One study suggests that fish oil can slow the progression and even reverse diabetic neuropathy. Fish oil supplements are available over the counter OTC. A person can take between 2, and 5, mg of fish oil per day. A study showed that Swedish massage with aromatic ginger oil was more effective in reducing back pain and disability than traditional Thai massage. A study of mice looked at the use of ginger extract. It suggests that ginger extract may be an effective treatment against diabetic neuropathy.
However, determining the efficacy of ginger for the specific treatment of BFS and neuropathic pain requires more research. Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic. Medical professionals often use lidocaine to numb the skin before they carry out certain procedures such as taking blood. Capsaicin is present in chilli peppers and offers natural pain relief. One study showed that capsaicin is effective in helping manage pain.
Some medical professionals propose topical creams containing capsaicin and lidocaine patches as effective treatments for the symptoms of diabetic neuropathic pain. They are both common treatments for BFS in people with diabetes. Topical lidocaine is also a common treatment for pain associated with SFSN in both patch and gel form. Massage increases blood flow to an area of the body.
Therefore, if a person suffers from BFS they can massage their feet to improve circulation and blood flow to the areas that need it. This can help treat some of the symptoms of BFS. One study showed that Thai foot massage helped people with diabetic neuropathy improve their balance, the range of movement in their foot, and their foot sensation.
Burning feet syndrome is the name for the common sensation of burning or tingling feet. This tunnel provides a convenient pathway for many tendons, arteries, veins and nerves that it houses. This includes the posterior tibial nerve , which branches off to innervate the foot. Sometimes, the structures in the tarsal tunnel, including the posterior tibial nerve, can become compressed and start producing neural symptoms including burning. Causes of compression or entrapment in the tarsal tunnel include having unsupported flat feet which narrow the space available in the tunnel, having a spur, cyst or swollen tendon in the tunnel which takes up space and compresses the nerve, an injury around the ankle where the tunnel structures are impacted by the swelling, or other inflammatory conditions or problems that compress the nerve in the tunnel.
There are various other points along the nerve where compression on entrapment can occur too. By giving the nerve more room within the tunnel, the compression is reduced, and symptoms can be alleviated. Just like traumatic injuries can injure our muscles, ligaments and tendons, our nerves can become damaged too, sparking a series of neural symptoms including burning.
The trauma may be from direct impact to the foot or leg having your foot stepped on, dropping something on it, falling on your leg, impact from a soccer ball, etc or it may be much further up — like injury to the spine where the nerve originates. This fungal infection affects the outer skin layer, resulting in dryness, skin peeling, redness, itching, burning and the general appearance of damaged, irritated skin.
The reason that a fungal infection can feel like burning is because the fungus feeds on keratin — a protein found in the skin, hair and nails. Thankfully, the treatment for fungal skin infections is fairly straightforward — an anti-fungal paired with the right home-care protocols. Other causes of burning feet described in medical literature include vitamin deficiencies particularly riboflavin and vitamin B12 , alcoholism, renal failure, hypothyroidism, chronic regional pain syndrome, hereditary disorders like Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, or it can be idiopathic, where the cause is unknown.
It affects the outer layer of the skin and can get very itchy and uncomfortable. Over time, toxic build-up can cause neuropathy.
Having low levels of the thyroid hormone — a condition known as hypothyroidism — can lead to tingling, numbness, or pain in the feet, legs, arms, or hands. These sensations occur because having consistently low body levels of thyroid hormones leads to nerve damage.
Damage to the nerves is estimated to affect nearly one-third of people with HIV. Another common cause of hot feet, excessive alcohol intake, can lead to nerve damage in the feet and other body parts, a condition known as alcoholic neuropathy. It also happens because alcohol is toxic to nerves in the body. Symptoms include varying degrees of numbness, tingling, and weakness in the legs and feet, and can involve the trunk and arms.
GBS is a rare disorder that affects 1 out of every , people. Men and women are equally prone to GBS. This neurological disorder is characterized by impaired sensory function and progressive weakness in the legs and arms over a long period of time. It can cause a tingling or burning sensation in the feet and hands. Erythromelalgia is a rare condition that mainly affects the feet. It is characterized by intense pain, redness, and heat sensations in the feet and hands. Symptoms can occur continuously or periodically.
This condition, characterized by inflammation of blood vessels, can cause pain and tingling in the feet as blood cannot flow freely to the extremities. It can result in tissue damage. In this inflammatory condition, small groups of inflammatory cells — called granulomas — grow on the body. If the skin or nervous system is affected, the feet may burn or feel hot.
Poor footwear and standing or walking for long periods of time, especially in hot temperatures, can lead to hot or burning feet. The treatment for hot feet varies and depends on the underlying cause of the symptoms. Treatments can include:. When, for example, hot feet is caused by diabetic neuropathy, regulating blood sugar levels may bring relief. Hot feet caused by inflammatory and chronic conditions may be treated by managing the condition and following the prescribed treatment regimen.
Sometimes switching medications may help, as in the case of HIV medications that lead to neuropathy. It is important to only switch medications in consultation with a doctor. People who are experiencing hot feet on an ongoing basis, or whose hot feet are severe or accompanied by other symptoms, should see a doctor to pinpoint the underlying cause.
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