Diabetic foot ulcer treatment guidelines

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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 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 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 n tn Are you aware that all Vietnam vets are eligible for compensation if a diabetic?
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.
Avatar n tn IS THERE ANY OTHER WAY TO GO ABOUT TREATING THIS WITHOUT AMPUTATING HER FOOT. WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF A SECOND OPINION OR SOME OTHER FORM OF TREATMENT TO AVOID FOOT AMPUTATION.
Avatar m tn I am trying to get something in writing to show that this decision does not follow within the accepted guidelines for treatment of his form of Hepititis. I believe the Dr. in Az. may have made this decision not realizing he did not have a 12 week blood sample. My son is 43 years old and in otherwise good health. He has not had any symptoms of Hep C nor has he had any side effects from the treatments.
Avatar f tn The first day or so, I get a tingling numbing sensation in my right foot, then it turns to a sharp shooting pain, and gets extremely intolerable within a couple of days, then my foot swells. We are talking a lot of swelling, this particular episode, my foot has swollen to the point my skin started to change color, and I couldn't bend my ankle out of a pointed position, or even wiggle my toes. This lasted 3 or more days, and the pain was agonizing. No way could I put weight on it.
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.
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.
1353681 tn?1387083733 He barely gave any feedback and told her no real treatment option. It left her very hopeless. There ARE treatment options we are now learning but not all will be effective. Ty for your words friend. She is hoping to try laser therapy soon.
Avatar n tn s difficult to comment, but you have classical symptoms of diabetic neuropathy and require a diabetic screen and an hba1c test.
Avatar m tn My son born on 30/07/2011 and he has CTEV problem in left leg and the orthpedic surgeon says that 1st 2 to 3 weeks he will made creppe bandage on the left leg and it may be recover but if not than at the age of 6 months he offer a surgerical operation. Hence I want to know that whether it is right treatment or not. please inform me what is the procedure to recover my child from CTEV problem. And also inform where can i get best treatment for my child.
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 After 2 weeks my infection is back. I am a type 2 diabetic and this has gone on for 8 months. What kind of test can I beg for to find the problem?
Avatar n tn You may indeed have an associted bacteria infection which requires urgent medical attention due to your risk of developing a diabetic foot ulcer. I feel that you may not quite fully understand how diabetes works, I would suggest you visit a diabetes educator to develop your knowledge as this will help you deal with your condition in future years.
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.
Avatar m tn Hello, Since you have diabetic neuropathy of the hands, definitely diabetic neuropathy of the calf and foot needs evaluation. Get your HB A1c levels done and also get a nerve conduction velocity test done to check the status of the nerves. You can take vitamin B12 and gabapentin tablets for some days after consulting your doctor. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.
Avatar m tn Hi I am diabetic for past five years. I am age of 37. Currently my sugur level is 130 before food. 160 after food.(one month before) I don’t no how to classified my diabetes-1 or 2. Morning and night I am taking Glycomet GP 0.5mg Fort.+ Tenefit -20mg. I have problem in join pain in leg. My bottom of foot have pain and feeling like more heat(burning) The above symptoms are due to sugar?