Cold and Numb Feet This problem occurs due to a lack of proper blood circulation. Numb and cold feet are the result of very limited or no activity, leading to blockage of one of the arteries which reduces blood circulation; moreover, the feet do not have enough fat to act as insulation. In such conditions keep your feet warm with proper socks and constant movements so that blood circulation is stimulated. Twitching your toes and changing the position of the feet also helps. In some cases rolling a round object on the floor with the soles of the feet also stimulates circulation and keeps the feet active. Apply an iodine ointment on chilblains. Soaking feet in hot water also increases circulation in the feet. Corns It is a cone shaped thickening of the outer skin layer. Corns are caused by friction and pressure from shoes that don't fit properly. An immediate treatment of a corn is to carefully shave off the rough upper skin with a plastic shaver, without causing bleeding and to use a corn plaster to soften the skin. Corn plasters are available at chemist shops. You can even use the paste of crushed garlic to ease painful corns. CAUTION : A diabetic patient should not use a shaver; instead, get medical advice. Callouses Like corns, collouses are the thickened layer of the outer skin, which develop under the foot especially in the area between the big toe nails and base of the small toes. callouses should be rubbed with a pumice stone or shaven off with a plastic razor. You must apply an antiseptic lotion later, as a precaution. But don't try to treat any aggravated condition yourself. Have it checked by a physician or a chiropodist. Heel Pain Pain in the heels is generally very severe in the morning and diminishes during the day. It is caused by bursitis that can be relieved by injecting medicine in the heel. You can reduce pain in the heels by reducing pressure on it. You can wear softy padded heeled sandals to alleviate the pain. Itching Feet Athletes foot causes fungus, which leads to itchy feet, redness and blisters. Keep your feet dry and well powdered if you sweat too much because it is the moist area between the toes that creates these problems Feet Eczema Synthetics and plastic materials can cause feet eczema. Apply the juices of Tulsi leaves thrice a day for a fast cure. Stick to natural leather sandals and cotton socks. If it gets worse, get medical advice. |
