Little Known Cause of Foot Pain

Why do my feet feel like they are on fire?

Gout is a condition that often affects the feet, especially the big toe, because of too much uric acid in the body. The affected area may feel very painful. Some describe the pain as feeling like its on fire. This condition occurs in many forms and in four stages. You may experience gout that comes and goes or develop more chronic gout over time that damages your joints.

Gout can be aggravated from eating certain foods, and occurs most commonly in men between 40 and 50 years old and in postmenopausal women. Your doctor can treat gout and may recommend healthy lifestyle habits to manage symptoms.

Causes of gout
Gout is a complex disease. There are a variety of factors that can play a role in causing it. Certain conditions, such as blood and metabolism disorders, can cause your body to produce too much uric acid. Drinking too much alcoholcan also lead to excess uric acid.

Some foods can also cause gout when consuming too much of them. These include:

• shellfish
• red meat
• organ meat
• sweet juices
• salt

You can also develop gout if your body isn’t eliminating uric acid properly. If you’re dehydrated, this can make it difficult for your body to excrete uric acid. This causes it to build up as deposits in your joints.
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Contact our offices Laurel Foot & Ankle Center or Northern Virginia Foot & Ankle Associates and schedule an appointment today.

To learn more about Gout and your feet, go to Heel Pain Institute of America or Laurel Foot & Ankle Center or Northern Foot & Ankle Associates.