Foot ulcers are common in people with diabetes compared with other healthy persons the most prominent reason being lack of care. A skin ulcer occurs when a part..
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How can my doctor help me take care of my feet? Tell your doctor right away about any foot problems. Your doctor should do a complete foot exam every year...
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How can one prevent developing a diabetic foot? Look at your feet every day to check for problems. Wash your feet in warm water every day - Make sure the water..
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Diabetics should look at their feet every day as it can mean trouble for their feet. Ignoring foot problems can lead to foot ulcers at some..
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In most cases, your doctor can tell that you have a foot ulcer simply by looking at your foot. If you have diabetes, your doctor will assess your control of..
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If you have good circulation in your foot, your doctor may treat your foot ulcer by trimming away diseased tissue in a procedure called debridement. He or she..
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People who are at risk of foot ulcers, such as those with diabetes, can prevent about 50% of foot ulcers by examining their..
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In people with foot ulcers that are not deep, the outlook for healing is good if circulation to the foot is adequate. With the best wound-care..
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A foot ulcer is an open sore on the foot. A foot ulcer can be a shallow red crater that involves only the surface skin. A foot..
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If you have diabetes, poor circulation or peripheral neuropathy, examine your feet every day. If you see an area of redness, swelling, bleeding, blisters or any other problem on the foot..
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