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What Causes Swelling, Numbness And Burning Sensation On The Foot And Under The Toes?

I have a burning numbness under my toes and on top of my foot ... also swelling on top.Sharp pains every5 min or so .. after soaking in epson salt its good for the night bur as soon as the shoes go on , it starts again .. I have tried different shoes
Thu, 24 Jan 2019
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Hi,

You seem to have edema feet which can be due to various causes (severe anaemia tight footwears, kidney disease, heart problem, peripheral vascular diseases). The swelling on feet causes pressure on local nerve supplying foot which gets sore/inflamed to causes your symptoms.

The underlying cause needs to be found & treated first. Please consult a neuro physician for treatment of underlying cause & buy a shoe with the consultation of a podologist.

The periodic pains you have are due to inflammation of supplying nerve by pressure (edematous or misfitting shoes). Avoid the things which instigate the pain, raise foot on a pillow, use cold/hot compresses for local care. Take over the counter pain medicines & vitamin B12 pills to help the nerves till you see a neurologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Swelling, Numbness And Burning Sensation On The Foot And Under The Toes?

Hi, You seem to have edema feet which can be due to various causes (severe anaemia tight footwears, kidney disease, heart problem, peripheral vascular diseases). The swelling on feet causes pressure on local nerve supplying foot which gets sore/inflamed to causes your symptoms. The underlying cause needs to be found & treated first. Please consult a neuro physician for treatment of underlying cause & buy a shoe with the consultation of a podologist. The periodic pains you have are due to inflammation of supplying nerve by pressure (edematous or misfitting shoes). Avoid the things which instigate the pain, raise foot on a pillow, use cold/hot compresses for local care. Take over the counter pain medicines & vitamin B12 pills to help the nerves till you see a neurologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician