Diseases of the feet. Proper foot care

Common foot diseases are thrombophlebitis (phlebitis) and varicose veins. Diseases associated with phlebitis and varicose can occur in people of different ages. Even twenty-year-olds can see swollen veins and knots on their legs.

In thrombophlebitis, surface veins are affected. There is inflammation and clotting of blood. Phlebitis, as a rule, proceeds acutely, painfully. The thrombi tightly adhere to the walls of the vein and the probability of their detachment is small unlike thrombosis.

Symptoms of thrombophlebitis

There is swelling and redness of the skin over the vein, there is a local pain. Because of the coagulated blood in the vein, it feels like a hard cord under the skin. On this basis the doctor will immediately diagnose.

The increase in superficial veins on the legs is varicose veins. The exact cause of this foot disease has not yet been identified. It is suggested that hereditary factors or weakness of the veins walls influence. Weakened veins stretch, lengthen, wriggle like snakes, causing swelling of the skin above them. Vein enlargement leads to a rapid filling of their blood, when a person is standing. Thin-walled convoluted veins lengthen even more.

Symptoms of this leg disease

Varicosity is most often accompanied by rapid fatigue of the legs and painful sensations. However, in many people, even with severe varicose veins are absent. After the patient removes the sock or stocking, there is an itch of the shin and ankle. The brushes cause redness and skin rashes. Varicosity can be complicated by thrombophlebitis, dermatitis and bleeding. Diagnosis of varicose veins with the help of palpation, ultrasound and radiological examination.

Skin diseases of legs

Mycosis (fungus) is one of the frequent skin diseases of the feet. This parasitic fungus causes this disease. You can infect it when visiting baths, saunas, swimming pools, showers, and when wearing someone else's shoes. Walking barefoot in public places promotes the development of cutaneous foot disease.

Symptoms of mycosis

The appearance of painful cracks, vesicles, pustules, redness, intertrigo, peeling, unpleasant odor and intolerable itching indicates that you need to see a dermatologist.

How should I take care of my feet?

To prevent leg foot disease, you need to learn how to properly care for them.

1. Every day to inspect the feet for the appearance of calluses, cracks, ulcers and wash them with warm water and soap, preferably soft or child's, wipe dry.

2. Lubricate with a cream for dry skin.

3. In order to prevent feet from sweating, you can use powder without fragrances and medicinal additives.

4. Cut your nails straight and not very short to prevent ingrowth into soft tissues.

5. Do not warm your feet with hot water bottles or hot water bottles.

6. Socks, pantyhose, stockings should be changed daily.

7. Do not wear any squeezing garters or stockings with a tight upper part (rubber band).

8. The shoes should be chosen according to the size, not narrow, so that there is enough space for the fingers.

9. In case of foot deformity, consult an orthopedist.

As you can see, care is not so complicated.