Presentation
Acknowledgments F Stögbour and P Young contributed equally to the work presented in this article. [jnnp.bmj.com]
A sensory polyneuropathy, which was described in prisoners of war and attributed to a combination of vitamins B and protein deficiency and/or a toxin present in polished rice; first reported in late Colonial India burning feet syndrome A symptom complex [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Presentation [ edit ] The burning heat is usually limited to the soles of the feet, but may extend up to the ankles or lower legs of some patients. [en.wikipedia.org]
Entire Body System
- Burning Feet
hereditary sensory neuropathy Burning feet syndrome is characterised by burning, tingling, numbness, and a dull ache in the feet and legs. [jnnp.bmj.com]
burning feet syndrome a neurological disorder characterized by symptoms of a burning sensation in the sole of the foot. The burning tends to be more intense at night and may also involve the hands. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Burning feet syndrome, also known as Grierson-Gopalan syndrome, is a medical condition that causes severe burning and aching of the feet, hyperesthesia, and vasomotor changes of the feet that lead to excessive sweating. [en.wikipedia.org]
Burning Feet Syndrome (Grierson-Gopalan Syndrome) Menu What causes burning feet syndrome? The symptoms of burning feet syndrome can result from many different conditions or diseases. These include: Nerve damage or entrapment. [my.clevelandclinic.org]
You appear to suffering from a condition known as 'burning feet syndrome'. Most doctors find this condition puzzling because individuals who suffer from it do not appear to have anything wrong with their circulation and/or nerve supply to the feet. [dailymail.co.uk]
- Weakness
Other potential symptoms which may point to a deficiency of this nutrient include depression, fatigue, weakness and loss of appetite. [dailymail.co.uk]
There were no complaints of weakness or clinical signs of autonomic disturbances. On neurological examination, no muscular atrophy or muscle weakness was found in the affected family members, and tendon reflexes were normal. [jnnp.bmj.com]
Charcot-Marie-Tooth affects the muscles and nerves of the extremities resulting in abnormal weakness and lifting of the arches of the feet. [my.clevelandclinic.org]
- Swelling
Common symptoms of hand-foot syndrome include: tingling or burning sensations on the palms and soles tightness or a feeling of stiffness in the skin redness (similar to sunburn) swelling numbness thick calluses and blisters on the palms and soles discomfort [breastcancercare.org.uk]
Skin
- Erythema
This rare disorder can result in intense burning pain, increased skin temperature, and visible redness (erythema) of the toes and soles of the feet. The hands may also be affected. Its exact cause is unknown. [my.clevelandclinic.org]
Musculoskeletal
- Arthritis
Links also exist between this syndrome and diseases such as hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, and rheumatoid arthritis ; links are also believed to exist between this syndrome and vitamin B (specifically pantothenic acid ) deficiencies and kidney failure [en.wikipedia.org]
Other conditions that can cause peripheral neuropathy include chemotherapy agents, hereditary diseases, auto-immune disorders (including rheumatoid arthritis ), exposure to toxic chemicals, infections, kidney failure, alcoholism, and nutritional imbalances [my.clevelandclinic.org]
Treatment
Medical treatment Treatment for hand-foot syndrome aims to relieve symptoms and stop them becoming worse. Your treatment team may prescribe gels or creams to apply to the affected areas. [breastcancercare.org.uk]
The pathophysiology of BFS is not very clear and treatment varies depending on the aetiology. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Pathophysiology
The pathophysiology of BFS is not very clear and treatment varies depending on the aetiology. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prevention
After this, I recommend that you to take a B complex supplement which contains 25-50 mg of the vitamins B1-B6 every day as this will help prevent any deficiency in vitamin B5 in the future. [dailymail.co.uk]
Creams containing 10% urea may be recommended to help prevent loss of moisture from the skin. If you develop a raised temperature contact your treatment team immediately. [breastcancercare.org.uk]