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Boils are a problem in which there is a lot of pain. Tell that in this problem if any hair of any part of the body breaks from the root, then a lump is formed there first. It is a common disease but very painful. Sometimes this problem also makes you cry. There are many ways to get relief from this disease. Let’s know about domestic remedies.

Boils are pus-filled abscesses boils on the skin that are caused by a bacterium called Staphylococcus aureus. They are often caused by poor hygiene or malnutrition but may be due to a weak immune system or exposure to certain chemicals or medications. Fortunately, not only are there external skin issues and are easy to spot, they can also be treated at home.

 Are there any side effects?

These treatments are quite safe and there is no risk of side effects if they are administered properly and with care. In some specific cases, however, side effects are likely. These side effects are usually the result of inconsistent administration of treatment or due to lack of caution for those with the administration of treatment. These can be:

Allergic reaction: If the patient is allergic to tea tree oil, it can trigger a reaction in the form of inflamed skin in that area. Although it is very uncommon for someone allergic to tea tree oil, it is not a common side effect. However, caution is needed while any new substance is applied to the skin that is already experiencing issues such as boils.

Infection: Boils occur due to bacterial infection, but the infection can often increase if treated in a sterile condition. To avoid treatment, make sure you use a clean washcloth for warm compress. There is no problem in adding some potassium permanganate in water while preparing it for hot compress. This will ensure that the open wound or surrounding skin is not exposed to any additional bacteria that can worsen its condition.

Here are some ways to treat boils:

Henna

On the other hand, if you are feeling very irritated in the place where you go, then you can use henna. Henna is cold so it gives instant relief in irritation.

Betel leaves

For betel, heat betel leaves and apply castor oil to it and tie it on a cloth with a cast. You get rid of it soon.

Onion

Onions are rich in antioxidants, which reduce inflammation and suppress the growth of harmful microorganisms. To remove pus or pus, apply two to three drops of onion juice on the boil. Also Read – Benefits of Onion: Eat onion as a salad in summer, these 6 effective benefits to the body

Turmeric

Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties, which purify the blood. It has anti-microbial properties. These help to take out the pus from the boils on their own. To make a paste, add five to six drops of water to one fourth teaspoon turmeric powder. To get relief, apply it on boils twice daily for three days.

Parsley

Parsley acts like a natural paste, which helps reduce pain and remove pus. Its leaves soften the boils by reducing inflammation. Boil parsley leaves in water until they become tender. Wrap these leaves on the boils after cooling them.

Ginger

Ginger improves blood circulation and helps reduce pus formation, inflammation. This causes pus or pus to come out easily. Dip a piece of cloth in ginger tea and place it on the boils twice a day for 15 minutes. You will get rid of boils soon

Warm Compress: 

One of the best and most well-known treatments for boils is Warm Compress because it helps to remove the pus. To administer this treatment, you can take warm water with a few spoons of salt in it, wash a clean cloth in warm water and apply it to the affected area. You should keep a washcloth for ten to fifteen minutes. This process should be repeated several times a day to clean the pus and prevent it from settling. This should be repeated at least twice.

Tea Tree Oil:

 Tea Tree Oil is another well-known home remedy for boils. Being an antiseptic, tea tree oil is good for treating all skin issues and infections. All you have to do is apply a drop of it to the affected area on the skin. The oil’s antiseptic properties will help kill aggravating the boil or bacteria that grow and help it heal faster. Once the pus is removed, it can be applied between warm compresses to heal the skin.

What are the post-remedy guidelines?

There are no major post-remedy guidelines as boils are a problem that soon subsides with proper treatment. However, treatment should be continued for a few days even after the problems have subsided, so as to prevent pus deposition and keep the affected area clean and free of bacteria. Other things to keep in mind are:

To keep the affected area clean to avoid further infection.

It is advised not to pick up any coagulating pus or scabs present in the affected area. Such scabs have to be washed while applying warm compress, as this will ensure that they are safely removed. One should also take care not to scratch the affected area because it does not increase the infection and inflammation.

How long does it take to recover?

These treatments will show results as soon as they are applied. The warm compress will start removing the pus from the first application itself. However, when applied twice daily, this remedy will take one to two weeks to completely heal the affected area. If you are looking for faster results, you can apply warm compress after tea tree oil, during the day.

Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection caused by the tinea fungus. In this disease, there are problems like itching in the feet, it smells bad. You can protect yourself from this problem by just cleaning. 

One that is a cause of the majority of Athletes foot infection is the trichophyton rubrum. Athlete’s foot is caused when your shoes are encased in tight shoes all day without getting a chance to breathe. This fungus loves a moist, warm and humid environment. Athlete’s Foot is usually treated with  the medication oral or topical (Anti-fungal).Pay special attention to keep your feet dry and clean . Avoid walking barefoot. Athlete’s Foot can be of several types.

For the relief of pain and itching at the initial stage of athlete’s foot, easy home remedies can be adopted instead of antibiotics or medicines. 

1 GREEN TEA :- These days green tea is present in most of the houses, you just have to use this green tea for relief in this problem.Green tea contains tannin, which is very effective in dealing with fungal infections of toes or toenails. Wet feet give tinea fungus a lot of chance of causing infection. But the tannin and tannic acid present in green tea removes moisture from the outer skin. In this way, fungus does not arise. During this infection, tannic acid also helps in the formation of new tissues if the skin gets out or peels off. Put 5-6 tea bags in one liter of boiled water. Allow the hot water to lukewarm. Now keep both feet immersed in this water for 10 minutes. Then wash the feet with clean water and dry them well. You can dry the moisture between the fingers by applying talcum powder or cornflour. You can also use tea tree oil for this task, just like tea bags

2 Let the feet go

3 Keep feet dry

4 Take care of cleanliness

5 Wear sandals a few days a week

6 Organic tea tree oil:- Soak your feet in water to which 40 drops of tea tree oil have been added. Remove from water and dry your feet before massaging some tea tree oil on the affected area.

7 Apple cider vinegar and Himalayan crystal salt:- Soak your feet in this anti – fungal mix of apple cider vinegar .Himalayan crystal salt and water. Dry your feet thoroughly after 10 minutes. 

8 Baking soda:- Dust a little baking soda on your feet and shoes on for the day. This will soak up the moisture and prevent the spread of the fungal infection.

9 Hydrogen peroxide:- This is a wonderful cure for athlete’s foot that kills both bacteria and fungus. Soak your feet in a solution of hydrogen peroxide and water.

10 Yoghurt:-  Apply probiotic yoghurt on the affected area and let it dry. Wash off.

11 Garlic:-  The anti-fungal and anti –microbial properties in garlic will make short work of your athlete’s foot. Mae a paste of garlic cloves and olive oil and apply to the affected area. After half an hour wash the feet with normal water. Repeat this two to three times a day.

What to do when baby wet the bed?

Bed wetting by children, which is called nocturnal enuresis in medical language, simply means urination while sleeping at night. Bedwetting is normal by newborns and children under 4 years of age, as they do not have control over their bladder, that is, the bladder. Usually by the age of 4, children begin to control the bladder. Although it is not a standard age that children will stop wetting the bed, it varies from child to child. Some children stop urinating in bed at very young age.

Home remedies for bed wetting problems in child

What should you do as a parent?

Bed wetting of children sometimes causes embarrassment for parents, especially if they have gone out somewhere. It is evident that sometimes the anger born out of embarrassment can be seen on the children. But parents should understand that this issue needs to be handled with love, not anger. Children will not do it on purpose. If the child is intelligent, then he himself will be embarrassed about this. It would not be good to shout at him. They will need your support. Anyway, science has also recognized that children who are victims of emotional and physical abuses are more likely to wet the bed.

Home remedies you can try

The problem of bed wetting can be overcome. Medication is available for this, as well as it can be overcome through changes in lifestyle. Before making this problem hot, try these domestic and easy remedies, it will definitely make a difference.

1. Do not give liquids to the child two to four hours before bedtime.

2. Use the habit of urinating before sleeping in children. You wake up at night with an alarm and make them pee.

3. Give children a stress-free atmosphere. Even if they wet the bed, do not scold them.

4. Explain the bed wetter with love. They should not do this, encourage them for this, as if they do not wet the bed, and then reward them.

5. Do not give foods and fruits with excessive sweet, meat, artificial additives to children. Bladder control is reduced in excess in the catering of these foods.

6. Some therapists recommend massaging around the children’s bladder (pelvic). The reason behind this is said that massage helps strengthen the bladder muscles and increases the ability of children to stop urinating.

In the diet related tips, feeding children a piece of walnuts and a teaspoon raisins before going to bed at night relieves the problem of wetting the bed.

Feeding banana also gives relief in the problem of wetting the bed.

9. In grandmother and grandmother’s tips, chewing a piece of cinnamon once a day is considered beneficial.

10. If your child has a habit of sleeping by drinking milk at night, then put mustard powder in a cup of milk and give it to drink. This will prevent the child from wetting the bed.

Dry dates

Feed the baby a few pieces of date palm before bedtime. Also, keep in mind that after evening, do not drink them with liquids and feed potato pudding in the food. This treatment will eliminate this problem.

Nutmeg

Mixing a quarter teaspoon of a cup of lukewarm milk and feeding the child in the morning and evening helps to solve the problem of bed wetting.

Milk and jaggery

Due to cold, many people urinate in the bed at night. Consumption of jaggery causes heat in the body, which causes a decrease in urination on the bed. For this, let the children eat jaggery with lukewarm milk every morning.

Walnut

Feed children two walnuts and 10-12 raisins daily for 15-20 days. Their habit of urinating in bed will go away. Mix two grams ground sugar and give one spoonful of funky to the child. Drink cold water on top of it, it will cure urination in bed.

Gooseberry

Mix one gram of grounded gooseberry, one gram of ground black cumin and two grams of powdered sugar candy and give one spoonful of it to the child. Drink cold water on top of it. Due to this, the disease of urination in the bistro will be removed.

Grind 50 grams dry gooseberry and 50 grams black cumin seeds and mix them in 300 grams of pure honey. Lick six grams of it to the children in the morning and evening.

Banana

Mix sugar in half banana and one fourth cup of Indian gooseberry juice and give it a taste. This will stop the child from frequent urination.

Java Plum

Mix the powder of jambule with water and give it to the child. The child will stop urinating in bed.