Diabetic Foot Symptoms

DIABETIC FOOT

DESCRIPTION

Diabetic foot is one of the most significant and devastating complications of diabetes, and is defined as a foot affected by ulceration that is associated with neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease of the lower limb in a patient with diabetes

Symptoms –

Pain or cramping in legs

Loss of sense

Change in shape of feet

Loss of hair on your toes, feet and lower legs

Dry and cracked skin

Change in color and temperature of feet

Thickened, yellow toenails

Risk factors –

Smoking

Obesity

Hypertension

Poor ankle branchial index

High neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio

Diagnosis and test –

Medical history and physical exam

X-ray

MRI scans

Blood test

Treatment –

Cleaning the wound

Draining any fluid or pus from the ulcers

Removing or cutting the dead tissue

Applying special bandages and ointments

Use of wheelchair or crutches

Oral or IV antibiotics