What causes persistent burning sensation in the feet?
Patient: Hi, at night time, when I finally sit down, the underside of my feet burn, like they are on fire. I have had these symptoms for over a year. I did see a doctor, can remember what he called it, but I remember he sad it was nerve damage where the tendons meet in the heel, he put me on anti inflaming pills, and told me to stand on steps and stretch excercise my tendons.This do not work, although it feels nice when I stretch my feet back, I do not believe this is going to cure the problem.I do have hard skin on my heel, and the skin peels off now and again, I am beginning to think there is a more underline serious problem. I am on my feet most of the day as I work in a diy shop. Doctor: Hello,Thank you for using healthcaremagic.I read your question and understood your concern.From the signs that you explain it looks like you have tarsal tunnel syndrome which is a nerve impingement in the ankle area.The second probable diagnosis is plantar fascitis which is chronic inflamation of the fascia in the heel.The treatment for this includes stretching exercises of the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon, use shoe inserts, night splints to sleep with and in severe cases cortisone injection in the heel and shock wafe therapyDr. Selmani