Three health reasons your feet are burning - including too much alcohol

A burning feet sensation can signal wider health problems and can be caused by fatigue or skin infections, but is mostly due to nerve damage - or what's known as peripheral neuropathy.

Peripheral neuropathy damages nerve fibres, which makes the brain think the area is injured even though there is no wound.If this sensation persists or worsens over time, it's vital you consult your GP or speak to a podiatrist to determine the cause.Burning feet can be a symptom of something serious, so what are the three biggest causes?

And how can it be treated? Here is everything you need to know, as reported by the Mirror. Too much alcoholHealth experts warn that years of drinking too much can cause damage to the nerves connected to a person’s feet.“It can also make you low on nutrients you need to keep your nerves healthy,” said WebMD.The health site added: “Either or both of these problems might make your feet tingle or burn for months or years.“If you quit drinking, you help improve your symptoms and stop further damage.”DiabetesDiabetes is a condition synonymous with having high blood sugar levels.This is known to potentially cause diabetic neuropathy, which is a condition that damages the nerves that send signals from the hands and feet.Symptoms of diabetic neuropathy include numbness or tingling sensations in the feet or the fingers, hands and toes.To help reduce these symptoms, making lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy weight, exercising or quitting smoking may help.Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter covering the latest headlines every day.We also send coronavirus updates at 5pm on weekdays, and a round up of the