Burning Feet

Burning feet are a common complaint among many groups of people. Most commonly, this happens in persons over 50 years of age, in diabetics and in patients with a longstanding history of HIV. There are many causes for burning feet. Neuropathy is the greatest cause. Poor circulation is another cause of burning, particularly when the feet are elevated. Other causes include thyroid dysfunction and gastric restriction in obesity. Some infectious diseases, such as Leishmaniasis, a rarely reported neurologic change secondary to a bacterial infection, also may cause burning feet.

Treatments vary, depending on the underlying cause of the burning foot syndrome. Diagnostic tests often are performed before employing a treatment regimen.