Health News : Many people have yellow lumps on their soles which look very ugly. Due to excessive walking, rubbing and pressure, thick lumps of the size of plums are formed in the skin of the soles. These lumps are called foot corns. Although foot corn can happen to anyone, it occurs more in old age because at this age the fatty tissue of the skin decreases due to which the thick layer of the skin reduces, due to which the chances of foot corn increase. According to Baba Ramdev, if it is not treated at the right time, then these lumps keep on increasing in size and then it becomes difficult to walk. So, let us know the causes of foot corn problem and some easy home remedies to get rid of it.

Symptoms of foot corns

• Severe pain in the lump
• plum shaped lump
• discharge when ruptured

Causes of foot corns:

When the skin of your soles is under pressure of bone, it can cause foot corn. Apart from this, foot corn is also caused by wearing high heeled shoes. Actually, due to high heels, pressure starts building up on the heel area, which causes this problem. Wearing poorly fitting shoes also causes foot corn. Wearing poorly fitting shoes causes constant friction in the feet, which leads to the formation of lumps.

Ways to avoid foot corns:

To get rid of the problem of foot corns, avoid wearing high heels and pointed shoes. Keep your toe nails trimmed. Feet should be cleaned with a scrubbing brush every day. After washing the feet, dry them thoroughly and apply moisturizing cream on them. Use a pumice stone or foot file regularly. Wear clean socks daily and use talcum powder on the soles of the feet to prevent sweating.