Painful sensations and discomfort during walking may indicate the presence of such a problem as the deposition of salts in the foot. Treatment of this condition should be comprehensive and correct, and it should be started as soon as possible. Our legs are a rather vulnerable place, which is under great stress every day. Therefore, there is often a feeling of discomfort and pain when walking.
For another decade, this problem was familiar only to people of the older generation, and in our time such an ailment can be detected in young people. Moreover, salt deposition occurs even in schoolchildren. The reason is the excess weight of the child or increased physical exertion. If at the same time the child has poorly developed foot ligaments, then flat feet can develop, which contributes to the deposition of salts in the future.
You can permanently get rid of discomfort with a disease such as the deposition of salts in the joints. Treatment, causes and symptoms of this pathology are described in this article.
Causes of the disease
Some people believe that excess salt in the diet provokes the occurrence of such a pathology. Others are sure that there is a connection between salt deposition and the presence of radiculitis, arthritis, arthrosis, osteochondrosis and other joint diseases in humans. In fact, this is not the cause of this problem.
The main reasons for the deposition of salts in the feet is a violation of the hormonal background of a person, problems with metabolic processes in the body. Most often, such consequences occur against the background of diabetes mellitus, gout, chronic inflammation of the liver and kidneys. With renal failure, the excretory processes of the body are disturbed, as a result of which the accumulation of uric acid occurs .
The rapid development of symptoms of this pathology is possible with a sedentary or overly active lifestyle, hypothermia, smoking and abuse of alcoholic beverages, diseases of the endocrine system, and an increased content of meat products in the human diet. The disease can be transmitted by inheritance.
Most often, salts are deposited on the toes, in the heels, joints. Such salt deposits are the main reason for the appearance of heel spurs.
There are other reasons for this condition, such as the deposition of salts in the foot. Treatment should be carried out only by a specialist who will help to find them out.
Signs of the disease
Symptoms of this disease can be different. Do not ignore the appearance of pain in the foot when walking and physical activity. Unpleasant sensations can spread throughout the foot, and only some areas can suffer. The most severe pains occur in the morning, after a night's rest. The sensation is similar to those that arise when a person abruptly steps on a nail. Also, the problem area may swell slightly, the color of the skin above it changes. A person’s gait may also change due to the fact that the patient avoids stepping on those parts of the foot that bother him.
How to treat salt deposition?
Deposition of salt in the legs is a problem that requires a detailed diagnosis. For this purpose, an X-ray examination is used, which helps to determine the degree of growth on the foot. In addition, a biochemical blood test is necessary to exclude other serious pathologies.
With the normalization of metabolism and hormonal levels, treatment of salt deposits in the joints should begin. Diet, medicines, folk and other methods of treatment can be effective, but the attending physician should choose the method of dealing with the problem, after conducting the necessary studies. Most often, medications are used in treatment that help improve blood circulation to the body’s tissues. In addition, painkillers as well as anti-inflammatory drugs can be prescribed. Effective use of novocaine, potassium iodide, hydrocortisone. It is very important to get rid of excess weight, which exacerbates the course of the disease.
For successful treatment, you will have to adhere to a special diet, which consists of milk and plant foods. Kefir, cottage cheese, sour cream, vegetables and fruits, and fresh herbs must be present in the diet. Allowed in small quantities lean meat and fish (not more than three times a week).
From the daily menu, it is necessary to exclude fried, smoked, fatty foods, alcoholic beverages. It is useful to consume fruits such as persimmons, watermelon, melon, plums. But grapes must be excluded completely.
The treatment of salt deposits in the heels, knees and toes is also carried out using such effective methods as:
- X - ray therapy . High frequency current, laser therapy, magnetotherapy are used.
- Shock wave method. The essence of the treatment is that the problem areas are strongly affected by ultrasonic waves. This method of treatment is very effective, but has some contraindications, such as carrying a child, oncology, impaired blood coagulation.
- exercise therapy. Regular exercise helps to improve the general condition and relieve pain in the legs.
- Foot massage. The correct massage technique helps to improve blood circulation and helps get rid of salt deposits.
- Replacing regular shoes with orthopedic or using special insoles.
- Traditional methods of treatment , which are in addition to the main methods.
Folk methods
Recipes of traditional medicine can be used as an additional treatment for a disease such as salt deposition. Treatment with folk remedies should begin after consulting a doctor.
Infusion of parsley or celery
Seeds of parsley or celery in the form of infusion contribute to the normalization of the digestive tract, relieve unnecessary accumulations. To prepare such an infusion, a tablespoon of seeds is poured with a glass of boiling water, insisted. Take twice a day in a glass.
Bay leaf broth
One hundred grams of the leaf is poured with water (150 ml), boiled over low heat for half an hour. Insist and filter. The drug is taken on an empty stomach in the morning for half a glass.
Honey, Cranberries and Garlic
Take a pound of cranberries, 200 grams of garlic, a liter of honey (liquid). Cranberries are ground with garlic, honey is added. The medicine is taken three times a day before meals. This mixture helps to reduce the inflammatory process and the deposition of salts.
Currant Tea
A strong infusion of currant leaves with the addition of honey is prepared. The tool is not only effective, but also tasty.
Horse chestnut in the form of tincture
To prepare such a medicine, chestnuts are put in a half-liter glass container, which must first be cleaned and ground. Pour water. You need to insist 14 days in a dark place, shaking regularly. Prolonged use of such an infusion can relieve painful sensations forever.
Lilac water
It is necessary to take six brushes of lilac, pour a liter of boiling water. After cooling, the product is put in the refrigerator for three days. Take a tablespoon of the medicine before meals.
Honey and salt compress
This method helps to reduce pain. Take an equal amount of honey and small salt, mix. The resulting mixture is applied to linen cloth and gently wrap the inflamed area. Oilcloth is applied from above and wrapped in a warm scarf or scarf, left overnight, washed off in the morning. Such compresses need to be done regularly.
Mustard and honey compress
Mustard and honey are mixed (per tablespoon), camphor oil (three tablespoons) is added. The resulting product is applied to a cabbage leaf and applied to the problem area, wrapped in a warm scarf and left for three hours. Such a compress quickly relieves pain, helps to reduce the inflammatory process.
Linden baths
During the flowering of linden, you need to take leaves and flowers, pour boiling water and cook over low heat for about half an hour. In this infusion, feet soar for 30 minutes. This procedure is repeated four days in a row using the same decoction that is preheated. It is only necessary to add water to it. After the procedure, put on socks and go to bed.
Fat treatment
How to cure the deposition of salts on the foot with fat? This product copes with piercing pain very effectively. A plate is cut from a piece of salted fat, put on the foot, wrapped with oilcloth and wrapped in a woolen scarf. After the product, having given out useful substances, becomes shapeless, the compress can be removed.
There are many recipes for traditional medicine that are used to get rid of such a problem. But the treatment of salt deposits in the heel and other parts of the foot will be effective only when you completely review your lifestyle and diet. In addition, do not forget that folk methods must be combined with traditional treatment.
Special exercises
With such a pathology as the deposition of salts in the foot, treatment will be much more effective if you regularly exercise:
- Sitting on a chair in a comfortable position, you must try to lift various objects from the floor using your toes. You can use pencils, pieces of paper, small balls.
- In pharmacies, special rollers are sold that are inserted between the toes. Walk with them for a while.
- You can try to make a movement with each toe.
Such an unpleasant disease as the deposition of salts in the foot, the treatment of which is carried out using drugs, as well as other methods, requires patience and regular adherence to all doctor's recommendations. Therefore, if you experience discomfort when walking, you must consult a specialist, since timely treatment will help to overcome the disease in short lines and prevent its occurrence in the future.