Suggest Treatment For Painful Corn On The Foot Of An Elderly Person

Posted on Sat, 26 Nov 2016

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Question : My husband is 95 and has what seems like a corn on the side of his foot. It is painful for him. It has what seems like a core. He has visited the VA Podiatrist and they don't think it is of importance. He cannot sleep on the side of his foot. He is a little skeptical of podiatrists. He is legally blind and cannot use the computer, that is why I am trying to help him. If you have any suggestions I am sure he would appreciate it.
Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You should consult a General surgeon.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

As per your description, it looks like corn.
It's better to consult a General surgeon for exact diagnosis.
If Corn is confirmed, it has to be removed surgically under local anaesthesia.

Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions,feel free to ask, I'll clarify further.

Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee