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Suggest Treatment For Burning Sensation In Middle Toe
Question: My middle toe feels like someone is burning it inside most days, it has become very stressful. X-rays show nothing, topical creams do nothing, Advil helps a little
Brief Answer:
Get nerve conduction study done.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
Causes of toe burning sensation include injury ( stubbing your toe ), ill-fitting shoes, nerve damage by compression or toxins and peripheral neuropathy.
A valuable examination in this case is nerve conduction study and EMG.
In order to have a correct understanding of your condition, other problems that may cause peripheral neuropathy such diabetes, vitamin B12 deficiency, prolonged alcohol use etc. should be considered.
As a start I suggest you to have a nerve conduction study done.
Considering wearing more comfortable shoes, ( if you notice any discomfort with those you are wearing ), could also improve burning sensation and also could be used as a diagnostic test too.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Get nerve conduction study done.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
Causes of toe burning sensation include injury ( stubbing your toe ), ill-fitting shoes, nerve damage by compression or toxins and peripheral neuropathy.
A valuable examination in this case is nerve conduction study and EMG.
In order to have a correct understanding of your condition, other problems that may cause peripheral neuropathy such diabetes, vitamin B12 deficiency, prolonged alcohol use etc. should be considered.
As a start I suggest you to have a nerve conduction study done.
Considering wearing more comfortable shoes, ( if you notice any discomfort with those you are wearing ), could also improve burning sensation and also could be used as a diagnostic test too.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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