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Burning and pain in legs: Are you also troubled by the problem of feet pain and irritation? If yes, do not take it lightly. Many people understand normal fatigue or weakness by not getting its medical examination. But persistent legs irritation or pain can also be a sign of any serious illness. Therefore, on time, the investigation shows the cure for the right illness. In this article, we will understand why burning or pain in the feet remains and which disease is this symptom?
There can be many reasons for burning sensation or pain in the feet, so it is important to understand the exact reason. Earlier, the elderly people used to complain about pain in this leg, but now this problem is also happening in the youth. People of 40 to 50 years have also started complaining of foot pain. Many times it is caused by deficiency of vitanin C, some are caused by athlete foot or any internal injury.
Diabetes can also be a reason
Professor Dr. Jugal Kishore in the Department of Community Medicine at Safdarjung Hospital It is said that diabetes can also be a cause of pain and burning in that pain and irritation. If diabetes is not controlled for a long time, then it starts affecting the veins. When the level of blood sugar in the body increases, swelling in the veins starts increasing and gradually nerve damage starts, which is also called neuropathy. In this, there is a burning sensation in the feet, tingling, numbness or pain in them. The first signs of diabetes patients appear in small veins. First of all, there is pain and burning sensation in small veins, if it is not controlled in time, then there can be wounds, infections and ulcers in the feet.
These are also causes of legs irritation and pain
Dr. Kishore says that when there is a vitamin C deficiency in your diet, it starts affecting the veins. This weakens the veins. Apart from this, due to deficiency of vitamin B12, the veins are weak and due to which the legs feel numbness, tingling.
Disrupted blood flow- The blood does not flow properly in the veins of the feet, then the veins of the feet swell because sometimes blood clot is formed at the same place. This causes the veins to swell and cause swelling and severe pain in the feet.
Sciatica pain- Many times the pain of the feet is also of sciatica. In this, if the load on the veins emanating from the spinal cord increases, then the veins are affected to the feet. The pain and burning sensation increases.
Infection or skin problem- Fungal infection, athlete foot or allergy can also cause leg irritation.
Rescue measures
- If there are diabetes, keep blood sugar under control
- Take a balanced diet rich in vitamins
- Wear comfortable and cotton packed socks and shoes
- Exercise lightly daily so that the blood circulation is fine
- Avoid smoking and alcohol because they weaken the veins