Question 1

why are the bottom of my feet red and tender, my hands are also red and itchy, and i have a sore throat? first i got the flu and sore throat, then i got the red, sore, and tender. but my hands are now red and itchy.

Accepted Answer

This : This sounds like a classic case of scarlet fever. You likely have a strep bacteria infection in your throat which caused the red itchy rash on your hands and feet (scarlet fever). You need to see your doctor right away for a diagnosis and antibiotic treatment.
Best of luck.

Question 2

why are the bottoms of my feet so red?

Accepted Answer

Multiple reasons: There are many possibilities for redness on the bottom of the feet, from normal flushing, swelling, sweaty feet, to autoimmune reactions.  Provide more details of symptoms for more detailed answers.  If there is any pain please see your pcp/dermatologist/podiatrist.

Question 3

what could be causing just the bottoms of my feet to be red? no athletes feet or itching. just red.

Accepted Answer

Trauma vs variant: Red bottoms on your feet could be due to trauma, a normal variant or if scaling could be a tinea, bacterial or eczematous process.  An evaluation by a podiatrist or dermatologist may be helpful.

Question 4

why do the bottoms of my feet itch so badly? it is a deep itch inside my foot, but horrible. no red skin or rash. not scaley. thanks!

Accepted Answer

Nerve problem: This is most likely due to a nerve irritation under the skin.  There are multiple causes for this and seeing your podiatrist would help by getting you on the right medication to stop the itching and burning.

Question 5

i get red painful sores on the bottoms of my feet. i take celebrex (celecoxib) and they go away, but if i am out for even a few days, they come back. they are not open cuts, just raised, red, painful splotches. my pcp has no idea what they are.

Accepted Answer

Sores: You might have a fungal infection (athlete's foot), or may be developing calluses from biomechanical issues with your feet.  I would recommend visiting a local foot doctor when you are having a flare-up so that the doctor may appreciate what is happening and what the lesions look like

Question 6

when i get cold, the my hands and the bottoms of my feet turn red, swell, and are really itchy and feel like i'm walking on balls, what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Consult needed: These symptoms are systemic.   Meaning not a localized problem such as something limited to your hands/feet.  It is something your body feels obligated to do.   Consult with an internist and go from there.

Question 7

my toes turn blue in the shower. other symptoms are hands and feet are almost always cold. bottoms of my feet are dark red and my palms blue & swollen?

Accepted Answer

Poor Circulation: For some reason you are not getting proper blood flow to the areas. Determining the reasons is i possible without a complete medical history & work up. There are many possible causes from meds that you take to more serious issues. You need to see your primary care md as soon as you can!

Question 8

the bottom of my feet are very red, what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Most likely nothing!: Usually your sympathetic nervous system routing more blood there.  If you have no sx and do not have edema, i would not worry, but i would mention it to my doctor, when you see him/her next time!

Question 9

i have red itch spots on the bottom of my feet and they have been very flaky. what is wrong?

Accepted Answer

It is hard: To diagnose a dermatological condition without seeing it. Certainly, athletes foot would be considered in the differential diagnosis. There sounds like a degree of skin inflammation as well. I would consider starting with an antifungal agent and if no improvement in a week, would likely add a steroid cream. (you can try this with an otc version, if no improvement see a podiatrist or dermatologist.

Question 10

my feet is peeling at the bottom and it's red and they feel hot why is that?

Accepted Answer

Multilple reasons: They probably feel hot because they are peeling and the nerves are irritated. Why they are peeling could be from an allergic reaction, dermititis, athletes foot, you could have a bacterial infection also. You can try OTC antifungal like lotrimine or topical hydrocortisone if the antifungal doesn't help.

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Why are the bottom of my feet red and tender, my hands are also red and itchy, and i have a sore throat? first i got the flu and sore throat, then i got the red, sore, and tender. but my hands are now red and itchy.

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Why are the bottoms of my feet so red?

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What could be causing just the bottoms of my feet to be red? no athletes feet or itching. just red.

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Why do the bottoms of my feet itch so badly? it is a deep itch inside my foot, but horrible. no red skin or rash. not scaley. thanks!

A member asked:

I get red painful sores on the bottoms of my feet. i take celebrex (celecoxib) and they go away, but if i am out for even a few days, they come back. they are not open cuts, just raised, red, painful splotches. my pcp has no idea what they are.

A member asked:

When i get cold, the my hands and the bottoms of my feet turn red, swell, and are really itchy and feel like i'm walking on balls, what's wrong?

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My toes turn blue in the shower. other symptoms are hands and feet are almost always cold. bottoms of my feet are dark red and my palms blue & swollen?

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The bottom of my feet are very red, what does that mean?

A member asked:

I have red itch spots on the bottom of my feet and they have been very flaky. what is wrong?

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My feet is peeling at the bottom and it's red and they feel hot why is that?

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