__The fusiform gyrus is also in the frontal lobe, and also plays an interesting role in language processing in the brain. This area helps you recognize words and classify things within other categories. Damage to this part of the brain can cause difficulty in recognizing words on the page.
Damage to the nerves in the leg and foot are another common cause of numb feet. Damage to the peripheral nervous system is known as peripheral neuropathy and affects how signals are transmitted from the nerves to the central nervous system, commonly causing foot numbness.
Diabetes and alcohol abuse are by far the most common causes of neuropathy in the legs. Besides neuropathy, infections and inflammation of the feet can also cause a burning sensation. The most common of these is athlete's foot, an infection of the skin caused by fungus. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) also commonly causes burning feet. The poor circulation of blood to the feet may frequently cause pain, tingling, and burning feet, especially while walking.