 
                            What Causes Burning On Soles Of Feet?
 
 
                                    
                                     Thu, 4 Sep 2014
                                                
                                            
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                                            peripheral neuropathy
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Burning pain in the feet is related to problems with the nerves in this area. It is called peripheral neuropathy.
Peripheral neuropathy refers to damage to the nerves in the peripheral nervous system (nerves outside the brain and spinal cord).
There are different possible causes such as: (1) diabetes
(2)vitamin b12 or folate deficiency
(3)trauma to the area
(4)exposure to toxins
(5)liver disease
(6)kidney disease
(7)neurological conditions such as stroke or ms
(8)idiopathic - the cause is not known
To determine the cause, your doctor would need to take a history, examine the nerves in the feet and conduct the appropriate tests.
The blood tests would be a full blood count, kidney and liver function tests, vitamin b12 and folate levels.
There are medications that can be used to treat peripheral neuropathy. Examples are amitriptyline, tegretol, gabapentin, lyrica.
These medications were originally intended for use for seizures or depression but have been found to treat other conditions as well.
They are now used commonly for nerve related conditions.
You can consider visiting your doctor for an assessment so that you can receive treatment.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
 
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