Burning Foot Pain Causes

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Conclusion

The doctor can diagnose burning feet. The first line of action is to conduct a physical examination. The physical examination may indicate reflexes, fungal infection, or structural problems in the feet. Many treatment procedures may help reduce burning foot pain. Examples are wearing comfortable shoes and antifungal prescriptions for athlete’s foot.

References:

[1] https://academic.oup.com/qjmed/article/110/3/131/2681817

[2] https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/preventing-problems/nerve-damage-diabetic-neuropathies

[3] https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Charcot-Marie-Tooth-Disease-Fact-Sheet

[4] https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ijvm/2013/864961/

Rowena T. November 27, 2020

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