What is a plantar wart and how to remove it from a child Plantar warts in children cause a lot of trouble; they appear against the background of a weakened immune system. This is a common phenomenon, sometimes occurring in infants, but more often in preschool and school age children. Treatment of a plantar wart in a child must be carried out in a timely manner so as not to spread the virus throughout the body. After all […]
What to do if swelling does not go away after childbirth? Most young mothers complain of swelling after childbirth. It is worth noting that this is a fairly common phenomenon among women who have recently given birth. Such a defect causes concern, especially if it does not go away for a long time. Why does postpartum edema appear? The swelling itself occurs as a result of the accumulation of excessive amounts of fluid. You can determine whether there is swelling by […]
Can you eat grapes if you have gout? Rheumatological pathologies such as rheumatism, gout and rheumatoid arthritis require diet correction. Grapes can and should be consumed for gout, since the berries not only do not aggravate the symptoms of the disease, but also help treat it. The biologically active substances contained in them have a diuretic effect on the body, which promotes the rapid removal of uric acid. […]
Ointments for leg pain: a review of painkillers As a rule, legs hurt as a result of prolonged fatigue. Quite often the discomfort goes away on its own after rest, but if the load on the legs is constant, this can lead to damage to blood vessels, tendons and joints. A wide range of ointments are now available for foot pain. Before choosing an ointment, [...]
Varicose veins and how to deal with it Current section: Treatment of varicose veins Varicose veins and how to deal with it Many of us know firsthand about varicose veins. Heaviness and pain in the legs, bluish “stars” that spoil the appearance of the legs and deprive us of the pleasure of showing off beautiful legs in miniskirts and swimsuits - these are just part of […]
Nutrition for gout of the legs: dietary menu, food Many diseases can be successfully treated without special nutrition, which cannot be said about gout. With this disease, diet is one of the most important preventive and therapeutic components of action. Gout is a metabolic disorder that occurs when there is too much uric acid in the body. It is deposited in peripheral tissues and organs, causing [...]
Treatment of fungus between the toes Mycotic infections, affecting mainly the epidermis of the feet, are common dermatological diseases. Initially, the fungus is localized between the toes, and with the development of the infectious process it spreads to adjacent areas of healthy skin. Etiology of the disease Anyone can become infected with foot fungus while visiting public showers, swimming pools, saunas, beaches and other places where […]
Problematic bump - a bone on the foot Many people try not to show their foot to others in the summer, so they don’t like to go to the beach, sauna or solarium. The reasons are simple - a person is embarrassed by a foot deformity, in which the bone of the big toe sticks out unattractively, attracting the attention of others. But the point is not only the unaesthetic appearance, but also […]
Rheumatic diseases In the past, the role of infection in rheumatic diseases was given much more importance than it is today. At the beginning of this century, the cause of rheumatoid arthritis was considered to be a tuberculosis infection, and a kind of result of such findings was treatment with gold salts, which in some cases successfully neutralize tuberculosis bacteria. Later it turned out that tuberculosis has nothing to do with rheumatoid arthritis, and […]
Hot topic. What to do if you have an ingrown toenail An ingrown toenail at first glance does not seem to be a very serious problem. However, this disease can lead to very dangerous consequences. How to treat it correctly? Our expert is an orthopedic doctor, researcher at the Endocrinological Research Center of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation Sergei Gorokhov. Thumb – big problems Most often it grows [...]