Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can't get epsom salts in phnom penh. need it to soak foot and dislodge embedded thorns. substitute??? thanks.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Bath Salts: Many commercially available bath salts contain Magnesium sulfate. Check labels. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 5/9/2015
2.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have a bump on my big toe on the right foot. It's swollen a little and a little painful. Warm epsom salt soaks and advil helps. What could it be? I can provide pictures if necessary?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What should I soak acute toe paronychia in? Epsom salt bath? Another kind of bath?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hi, last Friday I had an abscess cut and drained on my big toe where toe hairs typically grow. I've been told to soak it, should I use Epsom salts?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it okay to use epsom foot salts and takemagnesiumoxide tablets at the same time?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
How can I get rid of foot odor? I wash them twice a day. Trim my nails. I wear wool socks and foot powder. I tried Drysol. I soak them in vinegar and Epsom salt occasionally. But I can't go out with closed shoes without the smell lingering?
I have burning feet and the only time it gets relieved is when I soak my feet in Epsom salts. What is the cause of this?
Now that I have some epsom salt (for feet), is there any benefit or harm from doing a full body soak for 15 minutes in epsom salt bath?
I have a glass sliver in my foot. Is it safe to soak my foot in Epsom salt? Does Ichthammol actually work to draw the sliver out? Never used before.
I am a diabetic and have a ulcer on my foot should I soak it in epsom salt? It is about 1/4 inch wide and deep
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
