Hot soles: causes, symptoms and scientific and home remedies

Hot Calluses usually occur due to nerve damage, poor circulation, prolonged standing, hormonal changes, or vitamin deficiencies. The treatment methods include massage, cooling the feet, modifying the lifestyle, and if it is chronic, medical advice. Maybe you sometimes feel hot or burning in the soles of your feet; Especially at night or after a long day. This condition is more common than you think and can have many causes: from simple problems like standing for long periods to neurological or circulatory disorders. Knowing the causes and methods of scientific and home treatment is the first step to solve this problem.

What is hot feet?

Hot feet is a condition in which a person feels heat, burning or tingling in the soles of the feet. This condition can be temporary or chronic and usually worsens at night or while resting. Sometimes hot soles are accompanied by tingling, numbness or pain, which are important signs of underlying causes. Common causes of hot soles Nerve problems (peripheral neuropathy) One of the most common causes of hot soles is damage to peripheral nerves. This condition is usually seen in diabetics or those who have vitamin B12 deficiency. Peripheral neuropathy can cause burning, tingling, and even severe pain in the soles of the feet.

Poor circulation

Venous or arterial problems in the legs can reduce blood flow and cause heat, heaviness, or fatigue in the feet. Prolonged standing, pressure on the soles and obesity also aggravate this problem.

Lifestyle and mechanical pressure

Standing or walking for a long time
Wearing inappropriate or tight shoes

Extreme physical activity

All of them cause an increase in the temperature of the soles and a burning sensation.

Changes Hormonal and pregnancy

Women during pregnancy may experience hot feet due to increased blood circulation and hormonal changes. This condition is usually temporary and decreases after delivery.

Vitamin and mineral deficiency

Deficiency of B vitamins, vitamin D and magnesium can cause neuropathy and as a result the soles of the feet become hot.

Diseases and medical conditions

Diabetes and pre-diabetes
Thyroid disease
Gout and metabolic problems
Kidney or liver problems

All of these conditions can cause symptoms of hot feet.

Hot feet at night or while sleeping

Hot feet at night is a very common condition that is usually associated with neuropathy or poor circulation. In many people, the feeling of burning and heat worsens at rest or before going to sleep.

Methods:

Cooling the foot with lukewarm water or a cold compress
Gently massage and stretch the foot
Wear cotton socks and comfortable shoes
Keep light movements before going to sleep to improve blood circulation

Warm soles of the left or right foot

If only one foot is hot It can happen, the reason may be different:

More pressure on one foot during the day
One-sided nerve or venous problems
Local injury or inflammation

If it lasts for a long time, be sure to visit a pain specialist to check the treatment of the pain and heat on the sole of the foot so that the best treatment method can be considered after diagnosing the cause of the problem.

Prevention and lifestyle

Wear appropriate shoes and socks.
Massage your feet daily and do light exercise.
Avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time.
Have a diet rich in B vitamins and magnesium.

See a doctor if symptoms repeat or worsen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the sign of hot feet?

It is usually caused by nerve damage, poor circulation, or vitamin deficiency.

Why does the sole of the left foot get hotter?

It may be due to unilateral pressure, nerve or venous problems.

Is it normal for the soles of the feet to get hot at night?

It is somewhat natural; But if it is chronic or severe, it should be checked.

What is the immediate treatment for hot feet?

Cold compress, massage and changing the position of the foot can be useful.

What is the best home remedy for hot feet?

Massage, foot cooling, suitable shoes and socks, light exercise.

Is heating the soles of the feet dangerous during pregnancy?

It is usually temporary and normal, but if the pain or swelling is severe, the doctor should check.

When should we see a doctor?

If the leg heat is accompanied by severe tingling, numbness or pain, or is prolonged.

Hot soles in English

Burning feet or Burning sensation in the feet

The cause of hot feet while sleeping

Hot soles while sleeping occur due to neuropathy, poor blood circulation, vitamin deficiency or prolonged pressure on the feet and are usually reduced by massage, cooling the feet and rest.

The cause of hot feet is blood fat

Hot soles can also be due to high blood fat (cholesterol or high triglycerides), because excess fat in the blood causes blockage or reduction of blood flow in the veins of the feet, resulting in burning and burning of the soles.

Resources:

Peripheral Neuropathy

Burning Feet Syndrome

NHS

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