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  • specific measures
    • depend on the cause
  • general measures
    • wearing open and comfortable shoes, particularly those with arch supports, and wearing cotton socks is helpful (1)
    • symptomatic relief can be brought about by soaking the feet in cold water (not ice cold) for around 15 minutes
    • avoidance of feet exposure to heat
    • pharmacological therapies include tricyclic antidepressants and membrane stabilising agents (such as carbamazepine or gabapentin)

Reference:

  1. Makkar RP et al. Burning feet syndrome. A clinical review. Aust Fam Physician. 2003 Dec;32(12):1006-9

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