The soles of the feet are on fire. Cause and treatment of burning feet

The soles of the feet often burn in patients of different ages, while the cause may be associated with pathologies or other factors. To identify it, the patient visits a doctor who prescribes an examination and appropriate treatment, depending on the underlying cause. The symptom significantly impairs the patient's quality of life and general condition. That is why you should not ignore it or use any means yourself without a doctor's prescription.

Burning types of the soles of the feet

Burning sensation of the soles of the feet is a symptom in which patients experience discomfort in the area of ​​the feet, provoking impaired mobility and worsening the general condition. The manifestation can occur against the background of pathologies or as a result of mechanical action on the skin of the legs.

Kind of violation	Peculiarities
Pathological	About pathological burning sensation speak in the case when it is caused by any disease of internal organs, tissues, systems. In this case, the symptomatology depends on the specific disease, the severity of the accompanying manifestations.
Physiological	The physiological type of disorder can be talked about when symptoms appear against the background of a mechanical effect on tissues, as well as prolonged physical exertion. In most cases, the symptom disappears after rest, but it may persist for some time.
Passing	A passing burning sensation is common. It can be triggered by illness or other factors. Usually, after exercise, the symptom appears, disappears after a while. Often, the violation manifests itself at approximately equal time intervals.
Permanent	Constant burning sensation occurs most often against the background of pathologies of internal organs, tissues and systems. It worries patients at any time of the day, but at night the symptom is especially pronounced.
Complicated	With this type of disorder, the symptom is complicated by concomitant manifestations that aggravate the general condition.

Experts also distinguish acute and subacute course of the violation. In the first case, the symptoms appear suddenly, manifests itself in a pronounced form, in the second, the symptoms are less pronounced, but the general condition worsens.

Depending on the type of burning sensation and the predisposing factor, specialists determine the method of therapy for each patient individually.

Causes of burning feet

The soles of the feet are on fire (the cause and treatment is determined during the examination and questioning of the patient) for different reasons and in different patients.

Doctors identify several predisposing factors:

• Prolonged physical activity, which leads to increased pressure on the feet.
• Use of foot care products. Some of them can provoke a burning sensation. Especially often, the symptom occurs as a result of the use of peels or pedicure products.
• Mechanical action on the skin with a washcloth, pumice stone or other means.
• Wearing uncomfortable shoes that burn with constant use.

  

• Swelling of the feet, provoking burning and even pain.
• Incorrect distribution of the load on the legs during exercise. For example, a person can focus on one limb, which leads to a burning sensation in this particular foot.
• Wearing synthetic stockings and socks, which can lead to poor ventilation of the skin and a burning sensation.

Such factors most often provoke periodic and passing burning sensation, which disappears over a short period of time.

Diseases causing a burning sensation

The sole of the feet burns not only as a result of physiological factors. The cause may be a developing and progressive disease. Treatment in this case is based on suppressing the root cause of the pathology.

The most common pathologies that provoke a burning sensation:

• Diabetes It is considered a common cause of burning, since when it progresses in patients, peripheral vessels that feed the tissues of the lower extremities are affected. As a result, microcirculation is disturbed, accompanying deviations appear.
• Atherosclerotic changes affecting the lower limbs. With such a violation, the formation of cholesterol plaques on the walls of blood vessels is noted, which disrupt blood circulation and worsen the condition of the vessel.
• Obliterating endarteritis - a serious illness in which there is damage to the vessels of the lower extremities and tissue malnutrition, accompanied by a burning sensation.
• Fungal infection of the skin stop also refers to common reasons, it lasts for a long time, it is difficult to treat.
• Skin neoplasmsthat can provoke symptoms.
• Arthritis and arthrosis of the knee joints. With such a violation, burning sensation can occur in the acute period, but often persists during remission.
• Blood pathologies sometimes provoke symptoms. Usually, patients have concomitant abnormalities from the internal organs, which aggravates the condition.
• Phlebeurysmcomplicated by thrombophlebitis. In this case, tissue nutrition is disrupted, blood stagnation is noted, as well as the formation of blood clots. A burning sensation occurs with the progression of the disease, it can bother the patient for a long time.

One of the common reasons is flat feet, in which the load on the limbs increases, which leads to various deviations.

Causes of the burning sensation in the evening

Some patients do not notice the development of any diseases, but the symptom periodically occurs in the evening.

Common causes of this condition:

• Constantly wearing uncomfortable tight synthetic shoes. This reason is considered the most common.
• Swelling of the legs against the background of damage to the urinary system or heart. Swelling usually appears in the evening, so patients notice symptoms at night.
• Long-term walking, long-term sports activities. The manifestation is considered a frequent symptom and in most cases does not provoke concomitant disorders.
• Walking barefoot on the ground can also provoke a violation. This is usually associated with the impact on certain points located on the foot. Burning sensation in this case is not considered a deviation, disappears after a few hours, does not provoke complications.

Depending on the conditions under which the symptom appears, the doctor determines its origin and the tactics of therapy, if necessary.

During pregnancy

The soles of the feet are on fire (the cause and treatment is determined individually for each patient) during the period of bearing a child, which is often associated with an increased load on the limbs, especially in the 2nd and 3rd trimester.

In most cases, the symptom occurs against the background of the following reasons:

• Swelling of the lower extremities in late gestation.
• High blood pressure, in which the general condition worsens, complications from the lower extremities appear.
• Prolonged standing.
• Inconvenient shoes. Specialists recommend paying special attention to shoes during the period of bearing a child, since the wrong choice provokes unpleasant symptoms from the legs.

Often, pregnant women have symptoms of varicose veins or thrombophlebitis, which also affects the condition of certain parts of the musculoskeletal system.

Burning symptoms in the soles of the feet

Depending on the provoking factor, patients may have concomitant symptoms, and not just a burning sensation in the area of ​​the feet. For example, in patients with diabetes mellitus, patients are additionally concerned about itching in the area of ​​the feet and toes. The limbs are cold to the touch on palpation, and swelling is often present. Especially in the evening.

A feature of pathology when it occurs against the background of diabetes mellitus is considered to be long-term healing of even small injuries on the limbs.

If a symptom occurs against the background of atherosclerosis or obliterating endarteritis, the patient is additionally worried about pain in the extremities, especially at night. Patients speak of rapid fatigue, weakness of the leg muscles. Systemic disorders often occur in the form of fever, poor appetite and headache.

Puffiness occurs when the burning sensation is provoked by thrombophlebitis, varicose veins or heart pathologies. At the same time, the vascular pattern can be clearly seen on the limbs, on palpation the legs are hot, which distinguishes the violation from other diseases.

Fatigue and discomfort with prolonged walking is observed with a different origin of the disorder. Most patients note discomfort while wearing tight shoes, even with short wearing. Depending on the symptoms, the patient is prescribed treatment to improve the condition and prevent the progression of the disease.

Treatment methods

The sole of the feet burns (the cause and treatment of the disorder are interrelated, since the therapy regimen depends on the provoking factor) in patients on an ongoing basis or at regular intervals. When such a symptom appears, the patient undergoes a diagnostic examination, including a general examination, a survey, and a laboratory blood test.

Depending on the presumptive reason, additional diagnostic methods are used, for example, ultrasound, MRI, X-ray. After receiving the diagnostic results, a treatment regimen is determined.

Drug therapy

There is no standard treatment regimen for all patients, since drugs are prescribed depending on the cause of the burning sensation and concomitant diseases.

The following medications can be used in therapy:

• Clotrimazole has antifungal properties, helps to suppress the growth of fungi and their activity. The remedy is used in case of fungal infection of the feet and burning sensation. Tablets are taken 1 piece 2 times a day. Treatment can be lengthy and takes up to 8 weeks, but in each case the duration is determined individually.
• Ibuprofen indicated in the presence of pain and burning. Most often, admission is necessary in case of exacerbation of pathologies of the articular joints. Tablets are taken for 5 days, 2-3 pieces per day. Long-term use is not recommended, even in the absence of a pronounced effect.
• Detralex stimulates the restoration of the walls of blood vessels, improves their elasticity, and also helps prevent the progression of varicose veins and thrombophlebitis. Tablets are taken within 2-3 weeks, 1 piece 2 times a day. At the same time, patients may be prescribed other drugs that increase the effectiveness of the tablets.
• Troxevasin also has pronounced properties in the treatment of thrombophlebitis and varicose veins. If a burning sensation occurs precisely against the background of this violation, capsules and a gel for external application are used. Capsules are taken 1-2 times a day, the gel is applied to the legs with rubbing movements in the morning and evening. The duration of treatment is 2-4 weeks.
• Vinpocetine has a beneficial effect on the vessels if a burning sensation occurs against the background of their defeat. The agent is administered intravenously using a dropper, 2 ml per day. The solution is preliminarily added to 200 ml of sodium chloride 0.9%. The duration of the therapeutic course is 10 days.
• Actovegin is a natural remedy for improving tissue nutrition. It is prescribed for vascular disorders, diabetes mellitus and many other diseases. After completing the therapeutic course, the burning sensation is eliminated and the general condition of the patient improves. Tablets are taken orally 1 piece 3 times a day for 2-3 weeks.
• A nicotinic acid stimulates blood circulation in the affected area. For example, in case of damage to peripheral vessels, the agent helps to improve the condition, eliminates burning sensation and associated symptoms. The solution is injected intramuscularly at 1 ml per day for 10-20 days.
• Furosemide possesses diuretic properties, helps to remove excess fluid from the body. It is used when a burning sensation occurs against the background of edema. 2-4 ml of solution is injected intramuscularly or intravenously per day. Usually 3-5 days are enough to obtain a pronounced effect.

The dosage and duration of use of different drugs may differ for patients. It is not recommended to use medications on your own, especially in the presence of chronic diseases.

During pregnancy, burning is usually not treated unless it is a complication of a serious illness.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy methods are indicated for pathological burning sensation, that is, the onset of a symptom against the background of progression of peripheral vascular disease or tissues of the lower extremities.

Electrophoresis is considered a common and effective method. Its essence lies in the effect on tissues of electrical impulses of a certain frequency, which help to improve blood circulation and tissue nutrition. The session is carried out in a medical institution 2-3 times a week. Its duration is 20 minutes. The course consists of 10-15 sessions.

UHF therapy is an effective means. Ultra-high frequency radiation has a beneficial effect on tissues, stimulates cell regeneration and prevents the development of edema, burning and other symptoms. The therapeutic course consists of 10 sessions of 20 minutes, which are carried out at intervals of 2-3 days.

Patients may be prescribed other methods of physical therapy, depending on the cause of the burning sensation. Pregnant women are not recommended to use such methods, but the doctor makes the decision based on the diagnostic data.

Traditional methods

Traditional medicine recipes help to alleviate the condition of patients. They cannot eliminate the cause of the burning sensation, but in the absence of a pathological factor, they are considered effective.

Most often, patients at home use the following methods:

• Soda trays help to eliminate the burning sensation that manifests itself in the evening. For 3 liters of water at room temperature, you need to take 2 tablespoons. soda. After its dissolution, lower the legs into the pelvis and hold for 20 minutes. Repeat the procedure for 5-7 days in a row before bedtime.
• Decoction of oak bark also helps to relieve the condition. To obtain it, it is necessary to boil 50 g of bark in 3 liters of water for 10 minutes. The agent is insisted for 4 hours, after which it is poured into a basin and the feet are kept in it for 10-15 minutes. The course consists of 10 daily sessions.
• Infusion of mint and lemon balm recommended before bed for mild sedation. The tool helps to normalize sleep, and also relieves burning sensation if it is provoked by neurological disorders. For 300 ml of boiling water, you should take 3 g of each herb in dried form, leave for 20 minutes, take before bedtime. The duration of the prescription is 10 days.

Despite the relative safety of the funds, their use should be agreed with the doctor. With a pathological origin of the disease, such methods do not help to significantly improve the condition, especially in the absence of drug treatment.

The soles of the feet often burn in patients of different sexes and ages. The cause of this symptom may be related to medical conditions and physiological factors. To identify it, an examination is necessary, after which the correct treatment is prescribed according to an individual scheme. With the constant appearance of discomfort, you should not self-medicate, it is better to consult a doctor.

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