I'm a 35-year-old guy working as a software engineer with regular hours from 10 AM to 7 PM in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Each summer, I'm dealing with this burning sensation on the top of my right foot, just behind my toes. It's weird because it only happens when I'm trying to sleep, causing me to wake up sometimes in the middle of the night. Any idea what could be causing this or how to get rid of it?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

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it can be peripheral neuropathy

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Consult a Dermatologist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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