If your feet often feel numb and tingly, it can be an indication that you are heading toward TARSAL TUNNEL SYNDROME, the lower extremity cousin of carpal tunnel syndrome. A hot, burning sensation in the feet is another sign of this problem, which falls under the category of a nerve entrapment condition. Any trauma or growth that puts pressure on a nerve in the foot can lead to this nerve entrapment condition. A tingly, burning sensation in the feet can also be a warning sign of peripheral neuropathy from diabetes or other conditions.
This sensation may also be a signs of a progressive and destructive bone disorder known as Charcot's Joint. This disorder usually affects weight bearing joints, in particuclar the knees and feet, but it can involve the hips as well. Other signs of Charcot's joint are loose or swollen joints and other foot and ankle deformities. One of these, known as Rocker Bottom Foot, is a condition in which the foot's bone structure collapses, leaving a ball-like bulge.
Charcot's joint is fairly common in people who suffer from nerve damage from uncontrolled diabetes (diabetic neuropathy). Actually, anyone who suffers from any type of nerve damage from any cause can find themselves with this disorder.
Tingling, burning, and numbness located in the front of the foot can also be a sign of a benign lesion known as a neuroma. People who have this condition notice the symptoms even more when they wear a tight fitting shoe, as the neuroma or nerve ball is compressed. Some patients will also describe the sensation of having a pebble in their shoe or the sensation that their sock is bunched up in the front. Fortunately, most neuromas can be treated successfully without surgery but may require a presciption foot orthotic or injections.
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