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How To Treat Corns And Calluses?
Question: How can I treat my historical shoe bite which has grown into a thick layer of muti layered hard skin on my corner most left feet's smallest finger. Please suggest nay ointment or medicine as I have to go on a trek in 1 month and I don't want my show bite to act as a restriction as I need to be physically fit. Right now, it hurts a lot if I wear some tight shoes.
Brief Answer:
Callus - needs to be removed surgically
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. It seems that you have developed a callus on your foot as a result of improper weight distribution. This callus needs to be removed and you need to visit a surgeon and arrange for the same (minor OT procedure). Medicines are unlikely to help. You also need to use soft soled shoes.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Callus - needs to be removed surgically
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. It seems that you have developed a callus on your foot as a result of improper weight distribution. This callus needs to be removed and you need to visit a surgeon and arrange for the same (minor OT procedure). Medicines are unlikely to help. You also need to use soft soled shoes.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your valuable consultation. I do have a follow up question.
If I start undergo the minor surgery now (dec 1st), how soon as I expect to fully recover since I have to be physically fit for the my expedition trek by XXXXXXX 2nd 2017. Will a month be sufficient ir shall I cancel by trip if it would take more for me to recover ?
If I start undergo the minor surgery now (dec 1st), how soon as I expect to fully recover since I have to be physically fit for the my expedition trek by XXXXXXX 2nd 2017. Will a month be sufficient ir shall I cancel by trip if it would take more for me to recover ?
Brief Answer:
Should not take long
Detailed Answer:
Full recovery is expected in a week or two. It is unlikely to take more than a month in any case. However, if you have diabetes (or are detected to have diabetes) wound healing may be delayed.
I do not suppose that you would need to cancel the trip.
Regards
Should not take long
Detailed Answer:
Full recovery is expected in a week or two. It is unlikely to take more than a month in any case. However, if you have diabetes (or are detected to have diabetes) wound healing may be delayed.
I do not suppose that you would need to cancel the trip.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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