Cracks on the heels of pregnancy and after childbirth

In pregnancy, all existing problems of women tend to progress. This is facilitated by reduced immunity, constant changes in the hormonal background. So, for the period of pregnancy, the hormonal background cardinally changes at least 4 times. Increases the burden on all organs and systems, especially on the kidneys. Toxins, which accumulate not only in the process of the woman's metabolism, but also in the process of the fetal life, negatively affect the internal and external environment of the body.

In addition, pregnancy is often accompanied by severe intoxication. In this case, the presence of edema only aggravates the situation, contributing to the accumulation of toxins in the body and the further development of intoxication. This negatively affects the protective reactions of the body, as well as the skin condition. Therefore, various skin lesions occur, including on the feet and feet.

So, a person's legs experience the maximum load on the body. During pregnancy, the situation is only aggravated, as the load on the legs increases. If a woman has problems with the heels, including a tendency to have spurs, burrs, cracks on the heels, we can safely assume that the problem will increase.

Cracks on the heels after childbirth

In the postpartum period, the body enters a recovery period, which is characterized by a high degree of regeneration processes. The body spends considerable resources on the restoration of damaged structures and functions.

It is also necessary to take into account that the organism is weakened during this period, its protective and compensatory capabilities are significantly reduced. This means that at this time there will be an aggravation of all the problems that accompanied the woman before pregnancy. Quite often, there are new problems, in particular, problems with the legs, since it is on the feet that the main burden of the future mother lies.

For other reasons for the appearance of cracks on the heels during pregnancy and after childbirth, read  this article.

Treatment of the cracks on the heels of women

Assign special sprays that help eliminate inflammation when it is available, remove the infection. With the development of the inflammatory process or the presence of cracks in the early stages, it is necessary to apply therapeutic ointments, balms, which have an appropriate effect.

Well-proven massage. It is recommended to conduct it twice a week - professional. At home, you can massage everyday. The massage with foot baths and other thermal procedures proved to be the best. The fact is that the skin in this case is maximally steamed and is able to effectively absorb nutrients applied to the skin. During the massage, it is recommended to apply the cream, rubbing it with massage movements. Vitamin creams that provide the skin with the necessary vitamin supply, and, accordingly, reduce its ability to regenerate, preserve the integrity of the skin.

Various cosmetic and medicinal products can be added to the foot baths. Here, various homeopathic and alternative remedies have proved themselves well. Cooked at home, they do not hurt, because the composition of the funds is fully known. Consider some recipes.

• Recipe number 1. Ashen ointment with the addition of aloe juice

Cracks well heals the ashes obtained as a result of combustion of medicinal plants. Thus, the best effect of ash plants, which have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is recommended to take a tablespoon of dry chamomile medicinal, roots of ara, lavender flowers and sage grass. All this should be placed on a flat dish, set on fire.

After the plants completely burn, leaving ash and sticky liquid, add 1-2 tablespoons of aloe juice, previously squeezed out of a fresh, juicy aloe leaf. Stir well until a uniform mass is formed. The resulting puree is taken and applied a thin layer on the affected area. It is advisable to apply it so that it is still hot. The procedure should be carried out regularly, at least twice a day. It is carried out until the cracks, pains, discomfort disappear.

• Recipe number 2. Ointment clay

To prepare the ointment, you need to stock up fresh pieces of glue that protrudes on young trees in the spring. Take glue (about 2-3 tablespoons), dilute it in warm water until it dissolves to a liquid, semi-liquid or even sticky condition.

Separately, take about 50 grams of honey, melt in a water bath, add 5-10 grams of ground cinnamon or ground ginger. It all depends on the effect that needs to be achieved. With a tendency to develop inflammation or progression of a bacterial or fungal infection, it is recommended to use ginger. For pain, discomfort, with a preventive purpose, it is recommended to use cinnamon, as it has warming properties.

All this is stirred until a homogeneous mass is formed, at the very end, a glue diluted in water is added. Then remove from heat, give the opportunity to freeze. Apply a thin layer on the affected area. You can smear up to three times a day. The duration of treatment is until the discomfort disappears completely, the cracks are healed.

• Recipe number 3. Ointment based on the life-giving

Lifelike has wound-healing properties, promotes elimination of inflammatory processes, normalizes the condition of blood vessels, joints, muscles, and skin. Promotes healing of wounds and restoration of skin lesions. When some drugs are added to it, a purposeful effect can be achieved and the necessary therapeutic effect achieved. That is, if necessary, to remove cracks, it is recommended to add aspirin to the ointment.

For cooking, take about 50 grams of life, add 2-3 tablets of aspirin. Aspirin is pre-ground to a powdery state. Thoroughly mix, apply a thin layer in small portions, rub with light massage movements.

After childbirth, heel cracks must be treated. To hope that they will pass independently is not worth it: this is unlikely. The body is weakened, and it can not deal with such problems. As a rule, all forces are aimed at restoring the reproductive function.

More details on the methods of treating cracks on the heels during pregnancy and after childbirth can be found in  this article.

In order to heal cracks on the heels, it is necessary to apply a set of therapeutic measures. Medical treatment should be effectively combined with physiotherapy procedures, folk, homeopathic remedies. It is also recommended to use foot baths, rest in the evening, lifting your legs up. It is also recommended that you massage at least twice a week.

Prevention

It is extremely important to ensure timely prevention. A woman, in order to avoid an increased burden on her legs, should wear a prenatal bandage, take foot baths with relaxing, tonic means.

After the bath should be applied a special cream. Depending on the problem, it can be a nourishing, cooling, or wound healing cream. With reduced immunity, a bacterial and fungal infection can progress. Therefore, an antiseptic cream may be required that provides reliable protection against bacterial and fungal infections.

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