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Nearly 463 million adults have diabetes at international. This estimate is presented in the latest 2019 report from the International Diabetes Federation. It can lead to serious health problems like Diabetic Neuropathy and Peripheral Vascular disease. Diabetic foot is more prone to ulcers, and around 6 per cent needs acute hospitalization. If the patient is not taking Diabetic Foot Treatment on time, then it can result in amputation.
Dr Anuj Chawla is a highly experienced doctor with many treated and successfully closed cases of Diabetic Foot problems. He has expertise in Orthopedics and foot-ankle surgery.
What do we mean by Diabetic Foot?
A foot with infection, ulcer, diabetic arthropathy and diabetic Neuropathy is said to have Diabetic Foot problem.
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- Uncontrolled Blood Sugar Level
Due to the high blood sugar level, skin tissues sometimes breaks down and uncovering the inner layers of the skin. This usually happens under big toes and can affect the feet down to the bones.
- Nerve Damage
Significantly high sugar levels in the blood can result in rapture or damage in nerves which makes the foot numb. Any minor cut, wound or ulcer will not be noticed and can delay in Diabetic Foot Treatment
- Weak Immunity
People with diabetes have weak immunity, and this can lead to a slow rejuvenation of dead skin cells and wounds. The body is not capable of healing acute foot wounds or infection, resulting in an ulcer.
- Poor Blood Circulation
Increased glucose levels can stiffen the nerves and narrow its blood vessels which hamper proper circulation of blood and oxygen, which are needed for self-healing mechanism of the body.
- Infection
As Diabetics have a weaker immunity while comparing with others, the patient becomes easy prey of several different diseases.
- Wounded Feet
Wounds or injuries are unpredictable. But Diabetic foot can lead to severe consequences as there are fewer chances of its healing nature.
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- Diabetic Neuropathy (nerve damage)
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- Peripheral Neuropathy
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- Numbness or inability to feel pain or temperature
- Cramps and pain in the foot
- Burning or tingling sensation every time
- Different foot problems like joints’ pain, infection, ulcers, and many more
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- Autonomic Neuropathy
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- hypoglycemia unawareness
- problems related to bowel and bladder
- Changes in the adaptability of eyes
- Decreased appetite
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- Proximal Neuropathy
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- Weakening or shrinking of thigh muscles
- Difficulty in standing after sitting for a long time
- Feeling pain in hips or thighs
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- Mononeuropathy Neuropathy
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- Facing issues while seeing something
- Fainting or Dizziness
- Paralysis of the face (one-sided)
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- 2. Peripheral Vascular Disease
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- Leg weakness
- The skin on the leg becomes bluish, or pale
- The slow growth of toenails
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- + Causes
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- Uncontrolled Blood Sugar Level
Due to the high blood sugar level, skin tissues sometimes breaks down and uncovering the inner layers of the skin. This usually happens under big toes and can affect the feet down to the bones.
- Nerve Damage
Significantly high sugar levels in the blood can result in rapture or damage in nerves which makes the foot numb. Any minor cut, wound or ulcer will not be noticed and can delay in Diabetic Foot Treatment
- Weak Immunity
People with diabetes have weak immunity, and this can lead to a slow rejuvenation of dead skin cells and wounds. The body is not capable of healing acute foot wounds or infection, resulting in an ulcer.
- Poor Blood Circulation
Increased glucose levels can stiffen the nerves and narrow its blood vessels which hamper proper circulation of blood and oxygen, which are needed for self-healing mechanism of the body.
- Infection
As Diabetics have a weaker immunity while comparing with others, the patient becomes easy prey of several different diseases.
- Wounded Feet
Wounds or injuries are unpredictable. But Diabetic foot can lead to severe consequences as there are fewer chances of its healing nature.
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- + Symptoms
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- Diabetic Neuropathy (nerve damage)
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- Peripheral Neuropathy
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- Numbness or inability to feel pain or temperature
- Cramps and pain in the foot
- Burning or tingling sensation every time
- Different foot problems like joints’ pain, infection, ulcers, and many more
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- Autonomic Neuropathy
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- hypoglycemia unawareness
- problems related to bowel and bladder
- Changes in the adaptability of eyes
- Decreased appetite
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- Proximal Neuropathy
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- Weakening or shrinking of thigh muscles
- Difficulty in standing after sitting for a long time
- Feeling pain in hips or thighs
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- Mononeuropathy Neuropathy
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- Facing issues while seeing something
- Fainting or Dizziness
- Paralysis of the face (one-sided)
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- 2. Peripheral Vascular Disease
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- Leg weakness
- The skin on the leg becomes bluish, or pale
- The slow growth of toenails
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When do I need to seek help from the doctor?
- Have sore foot whose condition is deteriorating day-by-day
- Numbness or burning sensation in feet with an intensity which is disturbing sleep and other regular activities
- Any significant change in digestion and urination system
- Consistent Dizziness
Get world-class facilities for Diabetic Foot Treatment
Dr Anuj Chawla – foot and ankle specialist can offer treatment for Diabetic foot Treatment in the right manner. From consultation to curing the foot, you can seek his help anytime. High-end technology is used to provide best treatment services to all the patients. After working with prestigious national as well as international hospitals, Dr Anuj Chawla has more 10 years of experience in foot and ankle related problems. Book your appointment for a consultation on Diabetic Foot Treatment.