Burning feet syndrome

Description

Burning feet syndrome is thought to be due to a specific autonomic neuropathy affecting predominantly small fibre cholinergic nerves. It is characterised by an uncomfortable burning sensation on the feet, often accentuated by heat or cold. It may be sporadic, familial or associated with diabetes mellitus.

Index terms

Burning feet syndrome
Gopalan syndrome
burning foot syndrome

Sibling codes

ED30 – Neuropathic skin damage
ED3Y – Cutaneous involvement in other specified neurological condition

Foundation entity

Burning feet syndrome – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1815751905

Part of: 14: Diseases of the skin