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Now we enter the scarier territory. Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the nerves, in this case, the nerves to your feet. Burning is one symptom of peripheral neuropathy, but it can also be a pins and needles sensation, numbness, tickling or tingling. Diabetes is one of the most common causes of peripheral neuropathy. If you are experiencing burning feet and haven't had a medical checkup in a while, it is a good idea to stop putting it off and to discuss it with your doctor. Diabetes can come on at any age and it pays to begin addressing it immediately.
Neuropathy is nerve damage. Numbness and tingling in the feet and legs usually signal neuropathy. Later symptoms include weakness and pain. There are many possible causes of neuropathy in the lower extremities. Neuropathy can be acquired or inherited. Many people who have neuropathy in the feet and legs have developed this condition as a complication of diabetes. Some inherited disorders cause nerve damage in the feet and legs. The most common of these is Charcot-Marie-Tooth, which causes extreme weakening and numbness of muscles in the legs and feet. Risk factors for developing neuropathy in the legs and feet include diabetes, alcoholism and vitamin deficiencies.