Take Proper Foot Care
Proper care of the feet is crucial, as in these days diabetes and peripheral vascular disease is quite common.
The guidelines for foot care includes the following :
1) Wash feet daily with a mild soap and warm water. Test water temper with hand first.
2) Pat feet dry gently especially between toes.
3) Examine feet daily for cuts, blister, swelling, red and tender areas. Do not depend on feeling sores. If eye sight is poor have lanolin, use on feet to prevent skin from dying and cracking. Do not apply between toes.
4) Use mild foot powder on sweaty foot, powder feet only not shoes.
5) Do not use commercial remedies to remove calluses or corns.
6) Cleanse cuts with warm water and mild soap, covering with clean dressings. Do not use iodine, rubbing alcohol, strong adhesives.
7) Report skin infections or non healing sores to health care provider immediately.
Cut toe nails even with rounded contour of toes. Do not cut down corners,soak nails before cutting.
9) Seperate overlapping toes with cotton or lamps wool.
10) Break in new shoes slowly, avoid open toe, open-heal and high – healed shoes are prepared to plastic ones. Wear slippers with soles, do not go bare foot.Shake out shoes before use.
11) Wear clean, absorbent (cotton or wool) shocks or stockings that have not been mended. Colored shocks must be colorfast.
12) Do not wear clothing that leaves impressions, hindering circulation.
13) Do not use hot water bottles or heating pads to warm feet wear socks for warmth.
14) Guard against frost bite. Exercise feet daily either by walking or by flexing and extending feet in suspended positon. Avoid prolonged sitting, standing or crossing of legs. These are the guidelines for the care of the feet, which should be known to all in these days.
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