Diabetic foot infection is an open sore that usually does not heal, and may lead to serious complications. In many cases, they take form of ulcers and provide an entry route for bacteria which causes..
Diabetic foot infection is an open sore that usually does not heal, and may lead to serious complications. In many cases, they take form of ulcers and provide an entry route for bacteria which causes infections. They are basically a common complication of poorly controlled diabetes, forming as a result of skin tissue breaking down and exposing the layers underneath. Neuropathy can also cause structural deformities that can compound minor injuries to the foot. Diabetic foot infection is defined as soft tissue or bone infection below the malleoli, and are most commonly seen to occur under the big toes and the balls of the feet, affecting the feet severely.
Some of the common symptoms of diabetic foot infection are:
- Drainage from your foot.
- Irritation.
- Unusual swelling.
- Redness and odour.
- A black tissue surrounding the ulcer.
The common causes of diabetic foot infection are:
- Poor blood circulation.
- Nerve damage.
- Wounded feet.
- High blood sugar (hyperglycemia).
Possible risk factors of diabetic foot infection are:
- Deformity.
- Amputation.
- Peripheral artery disease.
- Neuropathy.
- Ulceration.
Following are some preventive measures to take up:
- Gentle cleansing of the affected area with soap followed by application of moisturizer.
- Do not walk barefoot outdoors or indoors.
- Wear comfortable shoes and avoid wearing tight socks.
- Do not use heating pads or devices that warm your feet.
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