Category Foot

Sweaty feet (Hyperhidrosis pedis) Sweaty feet are often extremely uncomfortable for those affected. In view of the increased odor and the reactions of the environment, many sweaty foot patients feel socially isolated. In addition, sweaty feet increase the risk of fungal infections and other skin diseases in the area of ​​the feet.

When Toenails Thicken - Simple Home Remedies and Therapies Thickened toenails are also known as wooden nails. It is often an illness. We speak of wooden nail because the nail not only becomes thicker, but furrows form "like tree bark" and turn yellow to brown - "like wood".

Pain in the heel Pain in the back of the foot is usually referred to as heel pain, which is usually very uncomfortable because walking simply can be very difficult. The heel carries most of the body weight and is therefore heavily loaded anyway. In the event of physical overload, the heel reacts quickly with pain, whereby the stress can spread to the foot, knee and hip joints as well as to the lumbar and neck spine.

Swollen feet are a relatively common everyday phenomenon, especially in older people. Many complain of fluid accumulation in the feet every night. The symptoms often subside as soon as the feet are raised a little. Nevertheless, the health risk should not be underestimated, since the swelling can be due to serious illnesses.

Burning feet are called “Burning Feet”. Those affected feel pain, burning and tingling on their feet, similar to "falling asleep" in a part of the body that slowly "comes back to life". Color changes, such as redness, livide discoloration and swelling can also occur.

Tips and instructions for self-treatment of athlete's foot The article shows which home remedies for athlete's foot help. About thirty percent of Germans suffer from athlete's foot. It is a skin disease in which the affected areas itch, flake and sometimes also pain.

Proven home remedies for self-treatment of corns Corns are pressure points on the feet, about five to ten millimeters in size and mostly develop as a result of wearing incorrect footwear. Shoes that squeeze, constrict and do not give the foot a chance to breathe cause the skin to appear.

Thick feet are a relatively common complaint that can occur both acutely and permanently. Older people particularly often suffer from fluid retention in the feet, which causes a significant swelling. Since serious illnesses of the internal organs can be behind the complaints, a doctor's visit is strongly recommended in the event of repeated occurrence.

Foot pain - causes, treatment and prevention Foot pain can severely restrict those affected in everyday life and lead to difficulty walking. Treatment usually depends on the cause of the symptoms. Temporary pain in the foot often disappears on its own. However, if the symptoms suddenly appear, for example after an accident, or if they persist for a longer period of time, medical advice should be sought.

An extremely persistent symptomatology is the appearance of complaints of the Achilles tendon (pain on the Achilles tendon), especially Achilles tendon pain. The discomfort (achillodynia) is a painful inflammation of the tendon tissue of the achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon enables the foot to push off the ground powerfully, as is necessary, for example, when running and jumping.

Frequent risk of infection on the big toe Ingrown toenails not only cause pain, redness and swelling, in some cases they also lead to an infection that can even become chronic. The big toe is usually affected. The corner of the toenail grows into the adjacent soft flesh, thus causing the discomfort.

The disease is rather unknown, rather painful, but mostly harmless. Especially in late summer and autumn, children become infected with it and then initially suffer from fever, loss of appetite and a sore throat. One to two days later, small blisters form on the palms of the hands, soles and legs and around the mouth, hence the name of the virus infection .