Question 1

can burning feet (sole) be a sign of early or chronic hiv?

Accepted Answer

Yes but uncommon: Burning feet often indicates peripheral neuropathy. Many possible causes (diabetes, vitamin deficiency, vascular disease. HIV among theses but less common. Need a blood test (4th generation) to rule out

Question 2

i have burning feet at night that's not athlete's foot, what else could it be?

Accepted Answer

Nerves: Sounds like a neuropathy of some type. If you are diabetic it is directly related to your blood sugar control. There are medications like Lyrica (pregabalin) that help the burning.

Question 3

the burning feet sensation of insulin resistance is ascribed to which pt of the foot? the sole or the upperpart

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy: Usually it's at the tips of the toes and slowly the burning tingling can affect the bottom soles of the feet.  It can still occur to the top and sides of the feet, but usually it's the tips of the toes that are the first signs of neuropathy.  I hope this helps!

Question 4

what are some causes of burning feet and how is it treated?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis: Many things can cause a burning sensation in the feet.  The approach is not to focus on treating the symptom as much as it is diagnosing the underlying cause.  In most cases, if the cause is treated, the symptom disappears.

Question 5

what causes the sensation of burning feet ?

Accepted Answer

Usually nerve: "burning" is most commonly caused by a nerve, either mechanical, like a nerve compression in the foot, leg or lower back, or from a metabolic disease like diabetes or anemia.  If both feet burn, it's more likely metabolic, but if one foot burns, it's probably something local.  But if you smell smoke... Run!

seriously, go see a podiatrist if it's only one foot, or a neurologist if it's both.

Question 6

does ms cause a sensation of burning feet?

Accepted Answer

Could be, but : More likely diagnosis is a peripheral nerve problem such as tarsal tunnel syndrome.

Question 7

please help! what is the reason for burning feet during the night when going to bed?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy: Is a possibility. Often, neuropathy can be very light and we don't notice it as we go through the day pounding on our feet. However, when we are off our feet, and nothing else distracting us, the neuropathy sensation is "turned up" centrally. See your physician and have him do a sensory exam on your feet, as well as check for diabetes. 40 yr old with bilateral burning foot pain, possible diabetes.

Question 8

what causes burning feet and tiredness?

Accepted Answer

So many things: Possibilities include a neuroma, nerve entrapment, diabetic or peripheral neuropathy, athletes foot, tarsal tunnel syndrome and a host of other things.  Tiredness could indicate a lack of support in your shoes and standing too much.  Consider an arch support.  You are 66, so you probably have medicare.  Consult a podiatrist.

Question 9

what can cause burning feet after a back injury?

Accepted Answer

The back injury: Could cause an issue with a nerve, irritated, compressed etc and this can cause the burning sensation.

Question 10

i have burning feet and the only time it gets relieved is when i soak my feet in epsom salts. what is the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

This will require: evaluation to obtain an accurate diagnosis.

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I have burning feet at night that's not athlete's foot, what else could it be?

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The burning feet sensation of insulin resistance is ascribed to which pt of the foot? the sole or the upperpart

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What are some causes of burning feet and how is it treated?

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What causes the sensation of burning feet ?

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Does ms cause a sensation of burning feet?

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Please help! what is the reason for burning feet during the night when going to bed?

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What causes burning feet and tiredness?

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What can cause burning feet after a back injury?

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I have burning feet and the only time it gets relieved is when i soak my feet in epsom salts. what is the cause of this?

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