Why the soles of the feet are burning: the reason and how to get rid of

This unpleasant feeling, when the feet are on fire and you want to quickly take off your shoes and calm the heat, overtakes everyone to one degree or another. However, when such a phenomenon turns from a single phenomenon (for example, caused by a long walk, running around the shops or standing for a long time on your feet) into the category of regular ones, it’s time to think about what, in fact, causes it.

The sole of the feet burns in the following cases:

• allergic to materials from which socks, stockings, shoes or even flooring are made;

• vascular diseases: thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, endarteritis, autonomic dysfunction, some types of atherosclerosis;

• fungus and bacterial infections;

• flat feet;

• dysfunction of the endocrine system – diabetes mellitus;

• metabolic problems – gout;

• lack of vitamins, especially those belonging to group B;

• pregnancy;

• uncomfortable, tight shoes.

However, as the main reason to discount all of the above diseases, if the feet burn at night and interfere with sleep, it is still not worth it.

So, to be sure of the correct diagnosis, you need to see a doctor. If the cause of the phenomenon is known to us and is professionally confirmed, we can try to eliminate the feeling of discomfort with the help of simple means that will not run counter to the main direction of treatment.

So, we calm the burning soles of the feet with the following simple tricks:

• contrast showers or baths – the water temperature should be comfortably tolerated, and the procedure itself should be pleasant. We change the water in 1-2 minutes, the séance duration is 10-15 minutes;

• when the condition aggravates and the pain syndrome appears, contrast baths are made on the infusion of medicinal herbs (wormwood, calendula, chamomile). We prepare the infusion at the rate of 1 or 2 tablespoons per liter of boiling water. 10-15 such procedures will be required per day;

• foot massage – self-massage is welcomed, when each finger is warmed up and all movements are performed from the tips of the fingers to the heel. You can walk on peas, fine gravel, or use the specially designed applicators.

Inside it is useful to use:

1. hawthorn infusion (optimizes vascular permeability) – 2 tablespoons of dried chopped fruits or hawthorn flowers pour 300 ml of boiling water, let it brew, take 100 ml three times a day half an hour before meals;

2. infusion of horse chestnut (accelerates blood) – 2 tablespoons are poured with boiling water (0,5 l) and insisted in a thermos. Drink warm throughout the day.

Now you know why the soles of the feet burn. The reason usually lies in health problems. Once you become familiar with the solutions to this problem, it will be easier for you to overcome this condition by resorting to fairly simple and affordable means.

But, being carried away by self-medication, do not harm yourself and consult your doctor in everything.

Ph.D., traumatologist-orthopedist of the Semeynaya clinic