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Can Vitamin B12 Deficiency Cause Burning Feet (Grierson-Gopalan Syndrome)?
Vitamin B12 plays a significant role in nerve cell health. As such, any incidence of deficiency must be promptly treated to avoid neurological complications. Interestingly, deficiency of this vitamin
Asked 3 years ago
How to Stop Your Feet From Burning at Night
Nothing is exciting about having a burning sensation in your feet. Unfortunately, that's what you get with burning feet (Grierson-Gopalan) syndrome. Alongside enough discomfort and pain to keep you fr
Asked 3 years ago
How to Break in Orthotics Pain-Free
Like new shoes, your body requires some time to get used to a custom orthotic. This period is known as the orthotic break-in period. During that time, discomfort (not pain) should be expected. Do Orth
Asked 3 years ago
Can Orthotics Cause Hip Pain?
Orthotics are designed to relieve pain, not cause them. However, as is often the case, many people complain about pain and trace it to the usage of an orthotic device. While this is possible, the chan
Asked 3 years ago
Bunion vs. Gout: What Is the Difference?
People have pain in the big toes for different reasons, and bunions and gout are two of the most common. While their presentation is similar, gout shouldn't be mistaken for bunions as they aren't the
Asked 3 years ago
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