DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter and her friend went to a concert and had to climb stairs, walking about 2.5 miles in total. After returning home, my daughter had severe pain in both of her feet and was ...

Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM Diabetes is a common cause of nerve damage that can cause a burning sensation in your feet. You can wear properly fitting shoes to relieve a burning sensation ...

When your hands and feet feel numb or burning, it is easy to think of it as fatigue or temporary blood circulation disorder. However, if the symptoms get worse, you should suspect peripheral ...

Your hands and feet contain thousands of delicate nerve fibers that carry crucial messages between your brain and the rest of your body. When these nerves become damaged, they often send warning ...

The sural nerve provides sensation to the back of the lower leg, including the calf, outer ankle, heel, and toes. The sural nerve aids in foot placement and balance by sensing pain, temperature, and ...

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Foot massage therapy may be beneficial for those experiencing diabetic neuropathy. While more research is necessary, some evidence suggests massage can provide pain relief and improve circulation.

Chilly fingers and toes are generally nothing to worry about, but they can sometimes indicate a more serious condition.

Many people going through chemotherapy experience pain, tingling, or numbness in their hands and feet. This condition is called chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), and it affects nearly ...

Researchers discovered that chemotherapy can accidentally trigger a stress alarm in immune cells, causing inflammation that damages nerves. Blocking this alarm protected mice from nerve pain and kept ...