Corns

What is a corn and what is the best way to treat a corn? If I had this on my foot or in between my toes should I expect to be in pain? These are just some of the questions asked by people who have a problem with their feet, and unsure what it is, but assumes it is a corn. What you have to remember is there are a great amount of conditions and disease that can affect the lower limbs, and therefore this is why you have to be sure it is a corn you have.

Painful Feet

 Is your problem Corns or is it Gout?  

A corn is a localized thickening of the skin due to pressure. Corns often happen on the tip of the toes where there is pressure from the shoes. Nevertheless, they also happen at the sole of the foot and in between toes. Particular corns may become entwined with the nerves of the skin; these corns can be seriously sore or downright painful. Frequently corns grow a core which is often called the "root." Painful corns, are especially so, if there is inflammation and swelling surrounding the corn.  

This condition is more prevalent in women as a result of wearing tight or ill-fitting shoes. There are more women patients suffering from corns because of the shoe issue, and yet they continue to keep wearing badly fitted shoes. To avoid corns wear comfortable fitting footwear, it makes sense. 

Corn treatments: Before you try unfamiliar treatments and solutions to cure your problem get advice of your doctor first. 

An effective way to treat corns is to soak the infected foot or feet in warm water. When the corns soften, gently rub a pumice stone, stick or an emery board across it. It will help abrade away the horny callus surface.  

Lemon is a good source as it acts as a useful agent in curing corns. Slice a lemon and sit on the corn, tie with a cloth and keep on overnight. The following morning, remove the lemon and discard then wash the area with a mild skin disinfectant.  

Juice of raw papaya is supposedly a great solution for corns. Extract the juice and apply about 1/2 a tsp of it over the hard area, at least three times daily, if convenient.  

Milky juice of green figs works as a fabulous corn cure. Drain the milky secretion and apply ½ tsp of this juice frequently on the corns. Milky juice of green figs will soften the skin and help prevent repeat episode of corns.  

Take a bowl of vinegar and soak a couple of ivy leaves overnight. Remove the leaves the next day and dip a piece of bread in the same water. Apply the bread on the corn and keep it on during the day. Replace this with a fresh coat for the night.  

Your diet is important to keep the problem of corns at bay. In fact diet is vital for overall health. Stay healthy and keep those transport limbs free of infection and disease by eating a well