Overview
Inflamed or burning feet syndrome (BFS), also known as Grierson-Gopalan Syndrome, is characterized by uncomfortable and painful symptoms that affect the feet. This symptom manifests itself as a burning sensation or tingling sensation in the feet and palm due to several medical conditions, regardless of age.
An individual may experience mild to severe symptoms, depending on the cause. Sometimes, it may occur due to fatigue or a skin infection, whereas more often, it’s a result of nerve damage. The burning or tingling sensation generally worsens at night, and the symptoms extend to the top of the feet, ankles, and lower legs and palms.
Causes of burning sensation in feet
Apart from weariness, other disorders too might cause searing discomfort in the foot. The following are the most common causes of burning/ tingling feet:
- Anemia, caused by lack of vitamins such as Vitamin B12, and rarely B6
- Athlete’s foot
- Vasculitis (irritation in blood vessels)
- Thyroid Hormone Deficiency
- Chemotherapy therapies, Vitamin B6 overdose, metformin, and HIV medications can have negative effects
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Lingering kidney disease
- Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is caused by a dysfunctional nervous system
- AIDS
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Excessive consumption of alcohol
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth illness
How can you diagnose the tingling/ burning feet syndrome?
Your doctor will try to discover the cause of tingling sensation in feet or burning feet syndrome, by correlating personal examination and clinical interpretations with tests:
- Physical Examination:
Your reflexes will be tested, and your feet will be examined for symptoms of infection, damage, or other abnormalities.
- Blood Tests:
Tests to check your blood glucose level or screen for nutritional deficiencies or endocrine abnormalities may be suggested. A complete blood count is done on a routine.
- Nerve Function Tests:
In cases of suspected nerve damage, electro diagnostic tests may be considered.
Curing Tingling/ Burning Feet: Home Remedies
If your condition is severe, we would strongly recommend consulting your doctor and following the doctor’s advice. However, at an early stage, here are some harmless home remedies for burning feet you may like to try:
- Put your feet in cold water or take an ice bath
- Epsom salt is commonly used to treat different ailments, including pain and athlete’s feet symptoms.
- Treating athlete’s feet by drenching the feet in a foot bath made of warm water and apple cider vinegar could help in alleviating the problem.
- Turmeric pills may be used to treat BFS caused by damaged nerves and other types of nerve pain. Turmeric can be taken as a supplement or by mixing 1 teaspoon turmeric powder with 1/4 teaspoon crushed pepper and taking it three times a day.
- Foot Massageboosts blood flow to a certain part of the body. This promotes circulation and blood flow to the required places.
- Ginger & Fish oil has anti-inflammatory qualities that aid in the reduction of pain and discomfort.
- Finally, if the blood tests reflect vitamin deficiency, then nutritional supplements like RIDOMAXX can be taken
Conclusion:
Tingling/ Burning feet can result from a variety of medical conditions as outlined above. Tingling/ Burning feet home remedies aim to prevent additional nerve injury while also reducing discomfort and pain. Maintaining a well-balanced diet, limiting sugar and salt intake, walking, exercising, yoga, meditation and vitamin intake helps in preventing and overcoming it.
