What causes heat in the soles of the feet?

　　Palmar or plantar hyperthermia may be caused by strenuous exercise, inappropriate clothing, neurological dysfunction, multiple peripheral neuritis, diabetes, etc., and can be improved according to different situations. It is recommended to visit a hospital promptly and receive treatment under the guidance of a physician.

　　1. Strenuous exercise: During strenuous exercise, the body produces more heat, blood circulation accelerates, and heat concentrates on the body surface, including the soles of the feet, causing a feeling of heat in the feet. After exercise, rest and moderate hydration can help relieve this symptom, and usually after resting for half to one hour, as the body recovers, the sensation of foot heat will naturally subside.

　　2. Inappropriate clothing: Prolonged wearing of non-breathable shoes can prevent heat and sweat from dissipating from the feet, resulting in a feeling of warmth in the soles. It is recommended to choose breathable footwear and socks, such as cotton socks and athletic shoes with ventilation holes, to keep the feet dry and comfortable.

　　3. Neurological dysfunction: Long-term mental tension and psychological stress can lead to imbalance in the nervous system, causing foot heat sensation, often accompanied by insomnia, anxiety, dizziness, and other symptoms. Patients can take medications such as Oryzanol tablets, Vitamin B1 tablets, and Anshen Bunaor liquid under a physician's guidance to alleviate symptoms.

　　4. Multiple peripheral neuritis: Infection, nutritional deficiencies, and other factors can cause inflammation of peripheral nerves, leading to abnormal sensory function and a feeling of heat in the soles of the feet, sometimes accompanied by sensory loss and muscle weakness. Patients may follow medical advice to use medications such as Vitamin B12 tablets, Vitamin B6 tablets, and Gabapentin capsules to improve symptoms.

　　5. Diabetes: Poor long-term glycemic control in diabetic patients can lead to neuropathy, affecting nerve regulatory functions and causing a feeling of heat in the soles of the feet, often accompanied by numbness and tingling in the lower limbs. It is recommended to use medications such as Metformin tablets, Gliclazide tablets, and Mecobalamin tablets under a physician's guidance to alleviate discomfort, while strictly controlling blood sugar levels.

　　In daily life, soaking feet in warm water for 15-20 minutes every night can promote foot blood circulation and help relieve the sensation of foot heat.

　　References:

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　　[2] Yuan Sumin, Li Huaibin, Liu Yuerong. Clinical observation of mecobalamin combined with herbal foot bath in the treatment of diabetic foot[J]. Shandong Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2016, 35(03):219-220. DOI:10.16295/j.cnki.0257-358x.2016.03.014.