I feel something poking at the sole of my foot

The soles of the feet are very sensitive and are easily affected by health problems in life. For example, athlete's foot, tinea pedis, etc. are diseases that affect the health of the feet. Many people have a foreign body sensation on the soles of their feet without suffering from athlete's foot or tinea pedis, which has a great adverse effect on their lives. For example, what's going on if you feel something poking at the sole of your foot? Let’s take a look at the explanation below.

If you feel something is poking your foot, it is recommended that you go to the surgery department of the hospital for examination. Based on the examination results, comprehensive treatment can be performed under the guidance of a doctor, and surgery may be an option.

Consider corns. Corns are a physical skin disease, which is caused by long-term friction and pressure. They are prone to occur in the middle of the sole of the foot, the outside of the little toe or the inside edge of the big toe, and occasionally on the back of the toe. The lesions are mostly single, pea-sized, smooth or slightly raised, with clear boundaries and yellow color. There is an inverted cone-shaped keratin plug in the center embedded in the dermal papillary layer, which compresses the nerve endings, so it causes pain when walking or standing. Suggestions: The treatment of corns often uses commercially available corn ointment, crushed Chinese medicine Brucea javanica for external application, freezing, electrocoagulation, corn excavation and other methods. At the same time, patients are required to wear suitable soft-soled shoes with soft insoles to reduce friction and squeezing. It is also recommended to try cutting a small hole in the middle of a piece of tape and sticking it on the corn. When a corn appears in the small eye, sprinkle a little urea powder (fertilizer) on the eye and press it with a piece of tape. Change it every three days. After six changes, the corn will disappear by itself.

The possibility of allergies cannot be ruled out. The main causes of the disease may be related to insect bites, environment, diet (such as milk powder and milk), drugs and other factors. It is recommended to take oral anti-allergic drugs such as chlorpheniramine, calcium gluconate, vitamin C, and external zinc oxide ointment or vitamin B6 ointment. If the symptoms persist, it is recommended to see a dermatologist to find out the cause and receive symptomatic treatment. At the same time, avoid eating foods that are prone to cause allergies, such as shrimp, seafood, yellow croaker, etc.