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My feet burn terribly when I lay down or put them up, I have had this condition for about 6 yrs but over the last year it is much worse and more frequent. I am a 5 yr breast cancer survivor and had chemo and radiation treatment, however, I did have this occasionally prior to diognosis and treatment. Any thoughts?
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For your primary workup do following investigations- - Rule out diabetes by random blood sugar estimation - Rule out hypothyroidism by serum TSH estimation - Rule out vitamin B12 deficiency by serum vitamin B12 estimation
According to cause specific treatment given. Consult a physician for examination.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami
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What Does Burning Sensation In The Feet Indicate?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. For your primary workup do following investigations- - Rule out diabetes by random blood sugar estimation - Rule out hypothyroidism by serum TSH estimation - Rule out vitamin B12 deficiency by serum vitamin B12 estimation According to cause specific treatment given. Consult a physician for examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami