Diabetic foot ulcer nursing care plan

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1281603 tn?1283798699 The plan should be to get him to a diabetic wound care specialist for a consultation and recommended treatment. These wound care centers are very good at what they do. Oral antibiotics do not travel well to the extremities and there is no rationale for prophalactic antibiotics. If he needs antibiotic for infection they will probably be administered intravenously.
Avatar n tn Stable glicemic index with an ulcer on diabetic foot but today this white goo apperead inside the ulcer. Someone knows what should I do as it's very complicated to make an earlier appointment with my doctor.
Avatar m tn Tell your friend to get to his doctor immediately! He has diabetic foot ulcer and if it gets infected, he could have to face amputation of the foot and possibly his leg. Don't mess around with waiting for an appointment either! Get him in or take him to the emergency room.
Avatar f tn The use of E-33 for diabetic wound care is not acceptable nursing home practice.
Avatar n tn Are you aware that all Vietnam vets are eligible for compensation if a diabetic?
Avatar m tn Also by these therapies they have successfully treated many patients suffering for arthrities,cancer,Diabetic foot ulcer, stroke and many other disorders.
Avatar n tn Hello, I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be a blood blister or a diabetic foot ulcer. It is a type of blister that forms when subdermal tissues and blood vessels are damaged without piercing the skin.Elevate the foot,give rest to the part,apply cold compresses,soak the blister in Epsom sale and keep the foot bandaged so as to avoid its rupture. If the blister breaks, quickly rinse the area and apply an antiseptic such as neosporin.
20897300 tn?1588878559 If this is a diabetic food ulcer, which happens to about 15 percent of people with diabetes, you need to make sure to care for it properly. https://www.apma.org/diabeticwoundcare Pressure, trauma, irritation to the skin, etc. can end up being a serious problem with someone that has diabetes and especially insulin dependent diabetes. Here's another article talking about it. https://www.webmd.
Avatar n tn Can a steel toe show cause a blister or ulcer to a diabetic person? what can cause a blister to a diabetics feet. Can a diabetic person performing repetetive squating and using a standng forklift for long periods of time cause the foot to blister?
Avatar f tn pdf Many users here would gladly trade places with you because they already have cataracts, macular degeneration, uveitis, retinal bleeding from diabetic retinopathy (smoking doubles the risk of diabetes). Lots of people develop these diseases even though they do not smoke. There is often no reason why these problems arise in patients and severely affect their eyesight.
Avatar f tn Hello, As your husband is a diabetic and moreover there is a soft sore on the foot,so the possibility of diabetic foot is there. Diabetic foot is an umbrella term for foot problems in patients with diabetes mellitus. To prevent diabetic foot ulcers,he should have good foot hygiene, wear diabetic socks and shoes, and avoid injury.A consultation of a podiatrist will be the best. Take care and pls do keep me posted on how your husband is doing or if you have any additional doubts.
Avatar n tn Hi there. Proper foot care is essential particularly in minimizing formation of diabetic foot ulcers. You could choose from diabetic walking shoes to remain more active to prevent worsening your condition. Use an extra wide diabetic slippers for home use. These precautions are necessary for preventing stubbed toes and minor cuts at home, which can become foot ulcers. These diabetic shoes are different from regular ones and are individually fitted according to personal foot needs and size.
Avatar n tn I HAD TO SINCE THE INSURANCE WOULD NOT COVER SOME OF IT SINCE IM NOT DIABETIC. I HAD TO GO TO THE WOUND CARE CENTER ONCE A WEEK FOR A YEAR AND A HALF.I ALSO HAD CELLULITIS ON MY RIGHT LEG. IT WAS TREATED THOUGH.THE CUT WAS GETTING BETTER. BUT THEN MY DAD LOST HIS JOB AND ALL OF OUR INSURANCE. SO I HAVENT SEEN A DOCTOR FOR SIX MONTHS.BECAUSE I SIMPLY CANT AFFORD ANYMORE DOCTOR BILLS. NOW MY TOE IS VERY RED AND SWOLLEN,HURTS BADLY.THE DRAINAGE STINKS AND IS LIGHT BROWN.
Avatar m tn He is on bed because of diabeties and has been undergoing treatment.has been treated for diabetic ulcer of the foot gallbaldder and takes eptoin regularly because of epilepsy caused due to an accident that happened long time back My home is away from his. So need advice urgently.
649256 tn?1224017955 i have been told it is drop foot or nerve damage, how do i fix this, i am scared i am going to loose my foot, i am a diabetic but i know for a fact that this only started after my surgery, what am i to do, i do not want to loose my foot?
Avatar m tn Diabetes may be associated with increased susceptibility to infections and reduced healing power and in a few cases may be associated with neuropathy and decreased vascularity that could lead to the formation of a diabetic ulcer. Management of a diabetic ulcer would involve adequate control of blood sugar level, prevention of further trauma/ extension and appropriate antibiotics in the situation of an infection.
Avatar f tn also has black spot on upper side of left foot. they have been doing treatments and have had it bandaged so cant see it but they tell me its getting better. She is also having episodes where she thinks she has something in her hands and will try to hand u some thing but their is nothing there. she also has congestive heart failure. she has type one diabetes and blood glucose levels have been running high around 200 for several days.
Avatar n tn After partial knee replacement I lost feeling in my foot. i now can move my toe, but still can't feel it. Does movement in my toe mean I am starting to get the feeling back?
Avatar m tn Isometimes wake at night with sharp rythmic pain in a foot on the surface and it can last all night. I am diabetic. Is there any remedy because it can be very painful.
1353681 tn?1387083733 https://www.healthline.com/health/tips-treating-diabetic-nerve-pain#hand-and-foot-care Maybe this article will help a little. Footwear and care is important. While nerve damage can't be reversed with diabetic neuropathy, it can be controlled and not allowed to get worse.
Avatar n tn Numbness of the big toe can be due to pinched nerve, poor circulation, faulty foot wear, diabetic neuropathy, leprosy, nerve injury, multiple sclerosis and frost bite. This needs to be investigated before a final cause can be pin pointed. Take care!
Avatar n tn I'm a diabetic, I thought foot infections were a diabetic complication. Sorry for misposting.
Avatar n tn Manufacturers market socks for people that have foot sensitivities. They make them seamless, providing less irritation to the foot/toes and also I have seen an advertisement for a non-binding sock which would not restrict blood flow to the foot. I believe that they are trying to capture the market of diabetic people who are experiencing foot/toe problems. If your granddaughter's feet are not bothering her, it seems that this product would not benefit her in any way.