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	You are in Foot Problems > Skin Problems > Burning Feet. Allergies  •   Athlete's Foot (tinea pedis)  •   Blisters  •   Burning Feet  •   Calluses  •   Corns  •   Cysts  •   Frostbite  •   Fungus  •   Gangrene  •   Lesions  •   Psoriasis  •   Smelly Feet and Foot Odor  •   Swelling  •   Ulcers  •   Warts Skin Problems - Burning Feet Burning feet is a common complaint, especially among people over 50 and those who are diabetic. Thyroid dysfunction, gastric restriction in morbidly obese people, and heavy use of alcohol also have been linked with burning feet. Neuroma and tarsal tunnel syndrome, which causes a pinched nerve, also can result in burning feet. Copyright ©2008 Officite One-fourth of all nursing home patients cannot walk at all and another one-sixth can walk only with assistance.