![]() ![]() ![]() The heat created from the friction and pressure on the ball of the foot during cycling creates a number of conditions such as neuromas, calluses, metatarsal-phalangeal joint capsulitis, plantar plate irritations and stress reactions or stress fractures in the metatarsal shafts. "Hot foot" is the term given by cyclists to describe a number of conditions of the foot - the most common condition being Mortons Neuroma. A trapped nerve can lead to a hot burning sensation such as in Mortons Neuroma or tarsal tunnel syndrome. Neuropathy such as that which occurs with Diabetes, chronic alcoholism, vitamin deficiencies (usually B) and heavy metal poisoning.Long term use can affect the nervous activity of the feet. Allergic reaction or sensitivity to shoe material or socks.Athletes foot can sometimes spread to cause burning sensation on the sole of the foot.Wear socks made of cotton rather than synthetic fabrics. The hormones and changes in blood volume together with increased weight on the feet can add together to create heat in the feet. ![]() Many feet just ache and burn at the end of a long day, especially in those who are on their feet all day or are overweight (mechanical overload).Dampness, together with friction, leads to the sensation of burning, so its important to buy shoes that let perspiration evaporate.This increase in blood flow can lead to our feet feeling warmer than we are comfortable with and warmer than what we are used to and is more common in women, especially during menopause. In many cases the cause is simply due to the fact that when our core temperature is warmer (such as in summer or in bed at night), our body allows more blood to flow down to our feet than it often does when its colder. There are many different causes of this condition and whilst some may also encounter redness and swelling, often there is no physical sign of this condition. Burning feet is a common foot complaint among many groups, most commonly in the over 50's and in diabetics who generally experience these sensations at night time. ![]()
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