What Causes Burning Sensation In My Lower Leg, Ankle, And Foot?

Posted on Sat, 3 May 2014

Question: I have a moderate burning sensation in my lower leg, ankle, and foot off and on throughout the day. Should i be concerned Not a diabetc

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Need's further investigation to find cause Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing The burning sensation in your lower limb may be caused by any disease which interferes with the blood and nerve supply of the legs. Although many medical conditions can cause burning feet, Diabetes is the most common cause leading to nerve damage that is neuropathy. But as you are not a diabetic that cause is ruled out In neuropathy, the leg nerves tend to become damaged first, at their furthest ends in the feet. This leads to tingling and numbness in the feet to begin with. Do you smoke and take alcohol because there consumption may lead to burning sensation because of neuropathy. Beside diabetes other common causes are- Infection of foot especially fungus (athlete foot) Chronic kidney disease (uraemia) Vitamin deficiency (vitamin B12 and occasionally vitamin B6) Alcohol abuse Low thyroid hormone levels Vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels) My advice for you would be get following blood test done to find out the cause - Thyroid profile, Level of vitamin B12, Blood urea and serum creatinine level. Beside this blood test you need a physical examination so it is my advice to visit a local doctor. Take care and I shall be glad to answer any further query Regards Dr.chugh

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