Suggest Remedies For Excessive Soreness In The Feet Of A CHF Patient

Posted on Mon, 15 Aug 2016

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Question : THis may get complicated....but I will try. I found out about 2 months ago....that I have CHF. MY first system was that the soles of my feet were so sore, I could barely walk. NOw that everthing is under control,and am doing ok...except for the extremely sore soles of my feet. I cannot imagine what the problem might be. THank you for any suggestions that you might have.

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be due to peripheral neuropathy

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome and thanks for your query.
The sore/painful sensation you are having in the feet is likely to be due to a peripheral neuropathy. The causes can be several like deficiency of B1, B6, B12 vitamins, diseases like diabetes, thyroid deficiency, kidney diseases, use of alcohol etc.
The specialist doctor to see such a problem is the neurologist who may do blood tests and investigations like nerve conduction studies and come to a conclusion.
In addition to correcting the cause, there are several medicines that would give you relief.
Do get back to me if you have further queries.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (14 hours later)

I am not real sure what that is..I know that it involves walking. THank you for your response, I will be making an appointment with a Neurologist. Are you able to explain any further in laymans terms?

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please read on

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Sorry for the medical terms used.
Your discomfort is likely to be due to an inflammation of the nerves of the feet.
There are several causes.
The neurologist will examine you and may conduct some tests to confirm it.
Then you will be given medicines to get over this discomfort.
Wish you a fast recovery

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (3 hours later)

THank you so much..I really appreciate the information.

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
It was nice interacting with you and I shall look forward to any such opportunity in the future, should the need arise.
Wish you good health and a great day.
Dr Noble Zachariah

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar