Is It Normal To Have Hot Feet

Having a feeling that your feet are burning is a fairly common occurrence that can be caused by a wide variety of factors. With diseases like diabetes and peripheral artery disease, a burning sensation is often accompanied by numbness and tingling. A skin condition may be the cause, or it could be your feet are tired and achy from working all day.

Since there are so many possible causes of abnormal foot sensations, and since the symptoms can radiate from the source of the problem, it’s important to see your foot doctor for the proper diagnosis and treatment protocols.

Eleven causes of a sensation of burning feet:

1. Pinched or damaged nerves from an accident or injury

2. Peripheral neuropathy from complications of diabetes

3. Athlete’s foot fungus

4. Kidney and liver disease

5. Tarsal tunnel syndrome

6. Vitamin and mineral deficiency

7. Thyroid conditions

8. Complications of HIV

9. Burns caused by exposure to toxic chemicals

10. Lyme disease complications

11. Side effects of various medical and cancer treatments

Often, a burning sensation will be temporary and dissipate after several hours or a few days. But if you have a burning sensation in your feet that doesn’t go away, or if it becomes more worrisome, it could be a sign of a serious condition. Patients with diabetes should be particularly concerned since nerve problems in the feet can lead to amputation.

Once the cause of your burning feet is determined, you can work with our foot doctors to develop a comprehensive treatment program to stop the sensation and help prevent future complications. Call (301) 762-3338 Maple Springs Foot Center, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. With access to advanced technologies, Dr. Stuart R. Snyder, Dr. Sara Sharma and Dr. Sahar Zadeh can help you manage all of your foot and ankle conditions, including heel pain, sports foot and ankle injuries, toe deformities, fungal toenails, and plantar warts. Call 301) 762-3338  to schedule an appointment or book an appointment online.