HOMOEOPATHY FOR CORN OF FEET ?

Best homeopathy medicine for corn ?

A foot corn is a tiny, sensitive, thickened patch of skin on the foot that develops as a result of pressure or friction. Corns, sometimes referred to as clavi or heloma.

How many types of foot corns are there?

There are three types of foot corn :

1.Hard corn.

2. Soft corn .

3. Seed corn .

1. Hard corn ( Heloma durum) :

• Commonest type of corn.

• Forms usually over the toes or outer border of little finger .

• Caused by pressure from bones .

2. Soft corn or interdigital corn (Heloma molle) :

• Painful corn ,skin thickened soft rubbery in texture.

• Seen in-between toes

• Prone to bacterial or fungal infection or ulceration as this occurs in wet area .

3.Seed corn :

• Small seed like appearance as the name suggests

• Forms in sole of foot

• Form in clusters

• Very painful and tender

What are the symptoms of a corn on your foot?

• Pain , tender

• Hardening of the skin

• Redness

• Blisters

• Ulceration and infection ( in severe cases )

What is the root cause of corns on feet?

1.Age - on ageing , the structure of foot changes due to age related physical and biochemical change in the body. So the way the person walks also change and it can cause irritation in foot while walking .Thus , older age are commonly get corns

2.Ill fitted shoes – It is one of the main reason a person may get corns . Constant friction between foot and Ill fitted or tight shoe leads to formation of corn .

3.Obesity – obesity cause abnormal weight distribution , constant pressure over an area can leading to the formation of corn.

4.Foot deformity – Having flat foot , osteoarthritis, hammer toe , bunion are more likely to cause corn.

5. Diabetes - diabetes is also a cause for corn as the patient may not know the pain even they has constant pressure/ friction due to peripheral neuropathy.

What is the reason for foot corn?

Emotions related to formation of corn are :

•Hardened area of thoughts ,

•Stubbornness,

•Holding on to pain of past .

COMPLICATIONS

The complications of untreated corns are :

• Local Infection – bacterial or fungal .

• Septic arthritis – if the local infection spread to nearby joints .

• Osteomyelitis .

• Ulceration.

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT:

• Wear wide comfortable low heel shoes that fit you well.

• Wear soft cushioned socks.

• Use heelpad while wearing shoes.

• Moisturize your foot to prevent thickening of skin .

• Soak foot in warm water to soften the corn.

• Check your foot regularly for any hardening of skin if you are a diabetic person.

HOMOEOPATHY SCOPE :

• Homoeopathy is very effective in treating corn .

• It gives complete recovery from foot corn by using individualised medicines.

• Homoeopathy prevents the recurrence of getting corn.

Which homeopathy medicine is best for corns on feet?

Antim Crudum: This homeopathy medicine can help when the feet are covered with too many corns which make walking difficult. Also, it is the best medicine to treat corns that are too pointed and hard to touch.

Homeopathic medicines recommended for corns include Antimonium crudum, Sulphur, Ferrum Pic, Nitic Acid, Hepar sulph, Silicea, Thuja, Ranunculus Bulbosus & Lycopodium.

Corns : - Acet-ac., Anac-oc., Ant-c., Arn., Chin-b., Coloc., Nat-m., Nux-v., Phos., Ter.

Corns:- Painful :- Iod., Meph., Nit-ac., Sulph.

Is thuja used for corn?

Indicated in fleshy people with dark skin, dark hair, and poor skin; soreness in the heels and Achilles tendon. Very sensitive to touch. Coldness on one side. Thuja personalities are prone to tissue overgrowth and hyperkeratosis. Vaccinosis causes persistent skin problems and neuralgia. This cure works well for people who have a recurring problem with corns. Damp weather causes widespread aggravation. Thuja's primary activity is on the skin-producing disorders associated with Hahnemann's sycotic dyscrasia.

What is the best medicine for corns on feet?

Homeopathy offers a safe and long-term remedy. It offers a pain-free and inexpensive alternative to surgical removal and assures a permanent cure.

How to remove foot corn permanently?

Homeopathic treatment is painless and effective and involves only natural medicines taken orally in the form of pills, making it easy to take them

-The medicines are also free of harmful side-effects