Strange Day at The Nail Salon

[RockyIV]

I went to get a pedicure yesterday.  As I went to place my feet in water that I knew was not hot, the bottom of my foot started burning.  While in a hygenic foot basin, my foot was submerged and touching the bottom.  Twice my foot became so hot I had to remove it.  The nail technician thought I was crazy.  I even bent down to feel the water.  It was tepid.  However, the bottom of my foot felt like it was on fire.  It kind of scared me and I was wondering  if you are the right doctor to ask.

[nailgal]

I want to be clear, I am a Nail Tech, not a medical professional.  Is it possible that the hygenic foot bath had a heat unit in the bottom and That was what you were feeling?  I know that my foot bath has the heat unit in the base and if it is turned up too high, you can feel it through the liner. Hope this helps!

[Dr Vinod]

This was due to your nerves getting stimulated, sometimes it happens if you sit in a position for long hours, by wearing faulty foot wear. Try wearing ergonomically correct footwear, proper posture positions and if you have these symptoms repeated get yourself checked of Diabetes/Hypertension and follow up near a neurologist if it repeats again. Take care!