Foot Tips

Ayurveda provides safe, holistic and dependable treatments for most ailments that are common in the 21st century, like stress, bad posture, and the pain it brings with it. Several types of pain are common among working millenials, especially pain in the neck, head, back region, eyes, along the spinal cord, and in the region of the waist. The most reliable Ayurveda treatment for healing all of these is Agnikarma. Agnikarma involves the application of heat on the affected area, enough to cause the...more

Athlete s Foot
Athlete s foot is a commonly occurring infection of the skin which is caused by fungus. The medical name of this condition is known as tinea pedis. It is a fungal infection which primarily affects the skin on the feet. It is a contagious condition. It might also spread to the toenails and the hands. The disease is named as athlete s foot because it mostly affects athletes. This is not a serious condition but sometimes it can be hard to cure.

Any condition that causes ...more

Fungal infections in nails are caused by an overgrowth of the fungi in your nails. When the growth of fungus happens on the fingernails or toenails, it is known as onychomycosis or tineaunguium. Here are the probable causes of why you might get a fungal nail infection:
Causes
1. Diabetes
2. Problems in your circulatory system
3. Age
4. Artificial nails
5. Swim in public pools
6. Nail injuries
7. Skin injuries surrou...more

The ankle, despite being one of the smaller joints, plays a crucial role as it bears the brunt of a person s weight. Due to improper gait or injuries, the ankle often gets sprained. This can be a recurring problem in older people. Therefore, over a period of time, the ankle gets unstable and can cause chronic symptoms including pain, imbalance resulting in recurrent falls. Read on to know more about some causes, symptoms, and management techniques for ankle instability.

Causes: The ankl...more

What is Injury?

Injury is any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc

Symptoms of Injuries-

Loss of consciousness
Difficulty with speaking, seeing, hearing, walking, or understanding.
Irritability
Severe headache
Vomiting
Causes of Injuries-

Medication side effects
cuts from broken glass, knives, scissors or axes
Chronic headaches
Accidents
Falls from cots, windows, tables and stairs
Lo...more

What is Jock itch?

Jock itch is a fungal infection that affects the skin of your genitals, inner thighs and buttocks.

Symptoms of Jock itch-

Itching and rashes in your genitals, inner thighs and buttocks
The center of the rash may have a red-brown color
The edge of the rash may have bumps that look like blisters
Burning sensation in affected areas
Flaking, peeling or cracking skin in your groin
Causes of Jock itch-

Jock itch is caused by fu...more

Plantars Fasciitis is an orthopaedic problem that gives rise to pain in the foot and heel due to strain or pressure on the plantar fascia. This is a ligament or connective tissue which lies in a flat band, connecting your heel with the toes and effectively, providing a basis for motion of the feet in general. Inflammation, swelling and bruising of this tissue or ligament can lead to excessive pain in the heel. Let us look at ways that can help you deal with this pain.
-Rest: Taking rest and ...more

What is Flatfeet?

The absence of an arch is known as flatfeet. It allows your entire foot to touch the floor when you stand up. All children are born with flat feet. After the age of three, children begin to develop an arch. It is also known as Fallen Arches.

Symptoms of Flatfeet-

Foot pain, particularly in the heel or arch area
Difficulty standing on tiptoe
Swelling along the inside of the ankle
Causes of Flatfeet-

Hererditary
Abnormal foot d...more

Tips for preventing dryness in the upcoming winter season-

moisturise, moisturise and moisturise. Especially after taking a bath so that the moisture gets locked in the open pores.
use a separate moisturiser for face since the thick body lotions can cause acne on the face.
eat foods rich in vitamin e like walnuts, almonds, green leafy vegetables, sunflower seeds.
continue use of sunscreen during the entire winter season.
take care of your heels-prevent cracked heels by r...more

Foot pain contributes around 3-5 % of patients visiting Orthopedic OPD, with heel pain being predominant complaint. Heel pain commonly involves the underside or back of your heel. Although not a symptom of a serious condition, it s disabling as it can interfere with your routine activities.

Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, Heel spur, Retrocalcaneal bursitis are few common conditions causing heel pain.

The below few conditions which are prone to developing heel pain like:...more