It is very important to take care of the feet that carry the load of the body. Pointed toe and high-heeled shoes, unconscious pedicure and the problems we encounter in daily life negatively affect foot health. Over time, deformations, ingrown, fungal nails, calluses and diabetic feet are treated with medical care
Nail sticking is one of the most common foot problems. Disruption of the nail bed for various reasons causes disruption of the natural structure of the nail. Ingrown nail is an important problem for foot health, although the pedicure to eliminate this problem can temporarily cause pain in the toenail, but it can cause larger problems. The healthiest treatment is done in foot health centers.
In the treatment of ingrown nails, the wire method is applied. With this system, the nail bed is broken and embedded in the meat is removed from both sides by titanium wires and the nail bed is reshaped. Nail elongation is monitored, the wire is moved for certain periods.
In addition to being a health problem, nail fungus also spoils the appearance of the nail. Collision, injury, narrow and pointed shoes, swimming pool, shower, shower areas, unhygienic pedicure, and excessive sweating of the feet can occur. The thickened layer on the nail with fungus is cleaned with the help of the device. When the mushroom tissue is cleaned, the healthy tissue is revealed. As a result of the necessary medication support and maintenance at regular intervals, the fungus can be destroyed depending on the lengthening process of the healthy nail.
In order to prevent recurrence of nail fungus, hygiene should be observed, feet should always be clean and dry, attention should be paid to nail cut, socks should be cotton.
Intense thickening of the skin, namely callus is one of the most common problems in the feet. Calluses are both painful and bad looking. Thickening on the surface puts pressure on the nerves and tissues underneath, and pain occurs as a result of exposure to shoes or any other pressure. Corns; It can occur at the top of the toes, between the toes or at the sole.
Callus treatment is the result of cleaning at regular intervals. Urea moisturizing creams should be used to prevent callus formation.
It is formed by dry callus layers on the skin. Open nerve endings in cracks cause pain. There is also a risk of microbes entering the body through cracks. In crack treatment, thickened layer is cleaned and oily cream is applied. Periodic maintenance is required for the treatment of deep cracks.
People with diabetes should pay particular attention to foot care, as there may be circulatory disorders in the foot and leg veins. Loss of sensation may occur as a result of unhealthy nerves in the feet and legs in uncontrolled diabetes. As a result, problems such as injury, nail sticking and fungus may not be noticed. The unnoticed problem progresses and may cause an infection when the problem is noticed.
People with diabetes to protect foot health; Wash your feet with warm water every day and dry them, moisten them with diabetic foot creams, shoes should not be too narrow, socks should be cotton, nail cut should be paid attention, absolutely no smoking.