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Burning Foot Pain

Relief and Management Strategies for Burning Foot Pain

Burning sensations in the feet are not an unusual problem. There are many possible causes for burning feet sensations, with the most common being neuropathy. Patients with chronic feelings of burning feet have a condition known as “burning feet syndrome”, also known as Grierson-Gopalan syndrome. It usually creates a painful, hot feeling on the bottom of the feet, though it can affect the top of the feet, ankles, and lets as well. The burning sensation can come and go as the day goes on. Many patients experience the most intense burning at night. 

The knowledgeable podiatrists at Performance Foot and Ankle in Thousand Oaks can help you find relief from a burning foot sensation. Contact us today for an appointment.

Identifying the Causes of Burning Foot Pain

Burning pain on the bottom of the foot can be caused by many different conditions. Your treatment plan will depend on the specific cause of your discomfort.

Causes of burning foot pain include:

  • Neuropathy – This is the most common cause of burning foot pain. If the nerves in your feet or legs are damaged, they can start creating a painful burning sensation to let you know that something is wrong.
  • Diabetes – This is one of the most common causes of neuropathy in the legs. High levels of glucose can damage the nerves in the legs and feet, resulting in a burning sensation. Drinking excessive alcohol when you have diabetes has a high risk of causing neuropathy.
  • Morton’s Neuroma– The tissues that cover nerve endings can sometimes become overgrown. This is called Morton’s neuroma. Like other forms of nerve damage, this can cause a burning sensation.
  • Athlete’s Foot – This is a fungal infection that develops in warm, damp areas. Athlete’s foot can create burning, stinging, and itching sensations between the toes and on the soles of the feet.
  • Allergies – Your skin could have an allergic reaction to the materials in your socks or other footwear.

Stress-Related Foot Pain: Understanding the Connection

Stress and anxiety in the body release stress hormones and cause reduced immune function. These side effects to stress can lead to symptoms throughout the human body, including your feet. When the body is stressed out, it may pump more blood to vital organs, leaving less blood for the feet and ankles. This can often result in tingling or pain in the feet, especially following an anxiety attack

Comprehensive Treatment Strategies

If your burning feet is caused by nerve damage, then the first order of business is to numb the nerves or stop the damage being done to them. Burning pain at the bottom of the feet is usually a symptom of an underlying medical condition, so the goal of care is to help patient’s manage the symptoms while treating the source of the problem. Medications can often help reduce burning foot sensations.

At Performance Foot and Ankle, we will search for the cause of your burning foot condition and apply the most direct treatment possible while helping you manage the symptoms. Our podiatrists are all board certified or board qualified, and we are dedicated to providing every patient with optimal care. 

Call (805) 380-3152 to schedule your appointment at our podiatry clinic in Thousand Oaks today if you are experiencing a burning feeling in your feet.

Why Choose Newbury?

What Makes Us Different
  • Convenient Locations
    Available to treat you at three different locations with flexible appointment times.
  • Excellent Results
    We strive to give you the best results possible & get you back to your active life.
  • Board Certified Physicians
    Our physicians are licensed by the State of California Medical Board and certified by the American Board of Foot & Ankle surgery
  • Cutting Edge Practice
    We use the latest in technologies and treatments to help you heal better and faster.

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Hear from Our Happy Patients
  • "I highly recommend this place!"
    The process was smooth and efficient from the start. After filling out "contact us" form on their website, I received a call within 30 minutes to set up my appointment. The staff was incredibly helpful and welcoming. When I arrived, I handed them the printed form, and I was seen almost immediately. Dr. Patel was fantastic—he took the time to listen to all my concerns, identified the cause of my issue, and provided a clear solution. He even showed me at-home remedies and offered tips on how to prevent the problem in the future, without making me feel pressured to buy any treatment products. He went above and beyond in his care. Overall, a great experience!
    - Emma
  • "They do excellent work and care about their patients."
    Going to performance foot and ankle. It's like going to your salon or Barber. Once you find a good stylus, you won't leave them. Doctor Patel and his staff are like that. My dad has been going to them for years he's 102 years old. They do excellent work and care about their patients.
    - Verby N.
  • "I highly recommend!"
    Dr. Patel and his staff were absolutely incredible! I was having issues with my foot for about 5 years and I had been to numerous doctors without success. Then I met Dr. Patel and I’m happy to report that my issue is now solved! So thankful and could not be happier. Everyone here is super nice, down to earth and they genuinely care about you, the patient, which was super important to me. I was very impressed with how they go about their business and I highly recommend!
    - Matthew D.
  • "Can't thank her enough"
    Dr. Gifford was very knowledgeable with explaining the cause of my heel pain and gave me a painless injection. She was very friendly and took her time with answering all my questions. Can't thank her enough because I'm back to my normal workout routine without any pain!
    - Ryan G.
  • "Dr Gifford and her team are communicative, caring and highly capable."
    Dr. Gifford and her team are amazing and I recommend Dr. Gifford without hesitation. She provided me with multiple options to address Achilles issues. I ultimately needed surgery and the results have allowed me to walk without pain and return to activities I had been missing. My incision site is imperceptible. Dr Gifford and her team are communicative, caring and highly capable.
    - Carrie D.
  • "This is what medical care should be!"
    Excellent customer service, and thorough care. Dr. Patel was down-to-earth, knowledgeable, and skilled (my kind of doc). The office was clean, and well-run. Billing was smooth as well without any of the hiccups you get at other offices. This is what medical care should be!
    - Ashutosh S.