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What Causes Burning Sensation In Lower Extremities?

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Posted on Fri, 8 May 2015
Question: WHY DO I CONTINUE TO HAVE SEVERE BURNING IN MY LOWER EXTREMITIES
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Answered by Dr. Divakara (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It's due to nerve problems.

Detailed Answer:
HI

Greetings from Dr.Divakara.P
Thanks for posting your query.

Burning in the lower extremities usually indicate Nerve problems. These nerve problems can occur due to many diseases like Diabetes , Vitamin deficiency, excess intake of alcohol , compression of nerves at the level or back etc.

We need to find what is the cause of your burning sensation. For that I need more information on your problem.

1. Since how long you are having this problem?
2. Are both your legs affected equally or is the any difference?
3. Do you have any weakness in your legs?
4. Do you have any back pain?
5. Do you consume alcohol or any other drugs ?
6. Any diabetes?

Kindly revert back with these details for further discussion.

Regards.
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What Causes Burning Sensation In Lower Extremities?

Brief Answer: It's due to nerve problems. Detailed Answer: HI Greetings from Dr.Divakara.P Thanks for posting your query. Burning in the lower extremities usually indicate Nerve problems. These nerve problems can occur due to many diseases like Diabetes , Vitamin deficiency, excess intake of alcohol , compression of nerves at the level or back etc. We need to find what is the cause of your burning sensation. For that I need more information on your problem. 1. Since how long you are having this problem? 2. Are both your legs affected equally or is the any difference? 3. Do you have any weakness in your legs? 4. Do you have any back pain? 5. Do you consume alcohol or any other drugs ? 6. Any diabetes? Kindly revert back with these details for further discussion. Regards.