Why are my feet swollen and itchy? My feet are swollen and itchy, what causes them?

Disease is a very common situation in people's daily life and work, because many factors in people's daily life and work can cause the occurrence of diseases. Swollen and itchy feet is a very common situation. Many people don’t know what factors caused this situation after they encounter this situation. So, what causes swollen and itchy feet?

First, why are your feet swollen and itchy? Athlete's foot (itchy feet) is caused by excessive secretion of the body's small sweat glands, and the secretions of the sweat glands produce a foul odor when decomposed by bacteria and mold. Sweating makes it easier for bacteria to multiply. Self-treatment precautions: Pay attention to cleanliness, keep skin dry, keep feet clean, wash several times a day, and change socks frequently. It is not advisable to wear non-breathable shoes such as sports shoes and hiking shoes to avoid excessive foot sweating and aggravated foot odor. Actively eliminate the inducing factors, such as foot sweat, athlete's foot, etc. Do not eat foods that can easily induce sweating, such as hot peppers, raw onions, raw garlic, etc. The mood should be calm. Excitement can easily induce excessive sweating and aggravate foot odor. The disease is mainly treated with external treatments, such as foot cleansing ointment.

Second, itchy feet are caused by athlete's foot, which is caused by a fungus that grows on the skin. So, what should you do if your feet are itchy? It is recommended that you use methods such as soaking your feet in salt water, drying your toes, trimming your toenails, and cleaning your feet to suppress the itchy feet. Salt water foot soak method: First make a saline solution, usually at a ratio of 2 teaspoons of salt to every 47 ml of warm water. Then soak your feet in the saline solution. Generally, soak for 5 to 10 minutes at a time, and repeat until the condition improves.

Why are your feet swollen and itchy? Toe Drying Method: To avoid itchy feet, you must first keep your feet dry. Therefore, after taking a shower and washing your feet, let your feet air dry for 5 to 10 minutes before putting on shoes and socks. Alternatively, you can also sprinkle some talcum powder between your toes after blow-drying them. This will ensure your toes are dry and prevent itchy feet. Toenail trimming method: Toenails are a favorite breeding ground for mold, so clean the nail dirt at least every 2 to 3 days. When scraping nail dirt, remember to use wooden products such as toothpicks or matchsticks, and do not use metal pieces for scraping nails. Footstep hygiene cleaning method: you need to prepare raw garlic. Then cut the raw garlic into small slices and put them in your shoes and wear them for a few days. The garlic will be absorbed into the skin. Wear cotton, moisture-wicking socks. To keep your shoes breathable, change your socks every day and keep your feet clean at all times to avoid itchy feet.