Definition
Burning Feet Syndrome is a combination of symptoms that cause pain in the feet, which are perceived by those affected as a burning sensation. These usually occur at night and are usually accompanied by redness, skin flaking, increased sweating and itching. The underlying cause is a disease of the nerves running in the feet.
This is usually caused by a lack of vitamins and can be additionally aggravated by excessive alcohol or cigarette consumption. In the treatment of the burning feet syndrome, the vitamin deficiency is compensated accordingly. In contrast, burning feet in general can also be caused, for example, by a temporary pinching or pinching of a nerve. .
Causes
The Burning Feet Syndrome is usually caused by a lack of vitamins. Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid, is best known in this case, as it is particularly important for the conductivity of the nerves. Furthermore, the nerves can also be damaged by long-term consumption of alcohol or cigarettes as well as diabetes mellitus.
This leads to disturbances of the blood circulation, which undersupplies both the foot tissue directly and the nerves located there. In some cases the cause is a combination of different factors. The burning feet (i.e. not the specific syndrome, but the burning sensation in the feet in general) can have many other causes, such as the temporary pinching of a nerve.
Diagnosis
In order to make a diagnosis of Burning Feet Syndrome, a detailed anamnesis, i.e. a doctor-patient consultation, should first be carried out to determine the exact symptoms. A physical examination with the temperature, tactile and vibration sensation on the feet is also an important part of the diagnosis. An examination of the blood can provide information about a possible causative vitamin deficiency. Further tests should also be carried out, for example to rule out the possibility of diabetes mellitus.
I recognize these symptoms as Burning Feet Syndrome
The Burning-Feet-Syndrome is accompanied by a burning sensation in the feet which is usually very painful. Often the pain can only be relieved by cooling with the help of ice. They typically occur mainly at night, as the feet are not moved for a longer period of time.
The feet are often reddened and sometimes severe itching can occur, especially on the soles of the feet. In addition, there is often a numbness and possible other sensations in the area of the feet, such as a changed temperature sensation. Sweating can also be affected and those affected often have sweaty feet.
Scaling on the skin or even small wounds can also occur, as the supply of oxygen to the feet is often limited. This unpleasant sensation on the feet leads to muscle cramps or muscle tension in some affected persons, often in the area of the feet themselves. But the calves can also be affected by the cramps. This causes some of those affected to suffer from insomnia, as they sometimes wake up several times in one night due to the painful burning sensation in their feet.