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1.
Overview and Causes|
Corns
are small, round mounds of firm, dead skin that form on or between
the toes. Their hard, waxy core, which bores down into the skin
and presses on the underlying tissue and nerves, can cause extreme
pain. At times corns are associated with bursae (fluid-filled sacs),
which can become irritated and result in bursitis. Calluses
are thickened areas of the skin. They develop most often on the
balls and heels of the feet and on the hands. Skin buildup is the
result of excessive friction or pressure against the surface of
the skin. As pressure mounts, dead skin cells accumulate, and the
skin thickens and the corns and calluses are formed. People with
flat feet or abnormal bone structure in the feet have great incidence
of calluses and corns. |
2. Symptoms|
Corns
Usually regular in shape, corns can be white, gray, or yellow, and usually form on the outside of the first or fifth toes. The corns may cause pain on the local area. Calluses Calluses vary in size and shape. Sometimes, calluses grow so thick and irregular in shape that the skin becomes inflexible and cracks. Calluses can cause enough discomfort to interfere with physical activities. Return To Top |
3. TCM Effectiveness
and Evaluation
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TCM can help to control some symptoms. |
4.
Common Syndromes and Treatments in TCM
This ailment, according to TCM,
has different syndromes. The treatment for these syndromes using herbal
medicine and acupuncture is shown below.
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(a) Qigong and other therapies
For effect of Qigong on the Nervous System Function, click here. Generally speaking, Qigong is good for healing effect of this specific ailment, however individual results may vary. It improves the flow of the qi and the circulation of the blood, so you'll experience more energy, but, you won't see/ feel any immediate effects, as with many exercises and therapies, it takes a few weeks or even months of practice before you'll see any significant improvements. The following types of Qigong may help:
For the information of different types of Qigong ,just click a link above. This information is for education purpose only. We strongly advise you seek a licensed Qigong master to learn the correct ways to conduct these exercises before attempting them. (b) Medicated diet 1. Astragalus Root(Huangqi) 30g, Red Peony Root(Chishao) 30g, Red Sage Root(Danseng) 30g, Spatholobus Stem(Jixueteng) 30g, Chinese Angelica Root(Danggui) 15g, Licorice(Gancao) 6g. Decoct and drink it. 2. Dried Body of Scorpion(Quanxie), Dried Body of Centipede(Wusong), Dried Body of Ground Beetle(Tuyuan), Dried Earthworm(Dilong). All the above drugs are made into pills in equal amount each. The size of the pill is the same as that of a mung bean. Take 3-5g each time, three times a day.
Acknowledgments:
We also greatly acknowedge Ms. Najaf Munir, MBBS, for her editorial support. Ms. Munir simplified the highly technical medical documents into easy-to-read documents, for the enjoyment and education of our numerous visitors. |
5. Healing by
Other Therapies
