A doctor warns of the health consequences of wet feet

Dr. Yekaterina Terenteva, an internal medicine specialist, said that wet feet, in addition to causing discomfort, are a cause of some diseases, including fungal ones.

The doctor said in an interview with the newspaper "Izvestia": "One of the common conditions associated with wet feet as a result of spending long periods in wet shoes is fungal infections, such as a fungal skin infection or fungal nail infection (Tinea unguium). The doctor recommends that you should consult a doctor if symptoms appear." , such as itching, redness, and peeling.

In addition, according to her, wet feet can lower the body temperature, especially in cold weather, which increases the risk of acute respiratory infections.

She says: “You must wear comfortable shoes that protect the feet from moisture. However, if the feet get wet, they must be dried with a towel as soon as possible, and then replace the socks and wear dry shoes. In certain cases for prevention, you can take a shower with warm water or drink a hot drink to warm the body. But this “The measures will not necessarily prevent the development of the disease.”