Diabetic Foot Treatment in Vizag
Introduction
A diabetic foot refers to a variety of foot problems that develop in people with diabetes due to poor blood flow, nerve damage (neuropathy), or infection. High blood sugar levels over time can damage nerves and blood vessels in the feet, leading to numbness, tingling, pain, and reduced ability to heal from even minor injuries. Common signs and symptoms include persistent tingling, loss of sensation, redness, swelling, open sores, and slow-healing wounds. If left untreated, these issues can progress to serious infections and complications, making early detection and care essential.
Common Diabetic Foot Conditions
- Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Open sores that develop from minor injuries, often on weight-bearing areas, due to reduced sensation and poor circulation.
- Infections: Bacterial infections can develop in wounds, leading to redness, swelling, pus, and, in severe cases, bone involvement or sepsis (infection spreading into blood).
- Gangrene: Tissue death caused by lack of blood flow or severe infection, often requiring urgent medical attention and sometimes leading to amputation (removal of dead toe or foot).
- Dry Gangrene: Tissue is dead without any secondary bacterial/fungal infections with clear line of demarcation (clear separation between dead and healthy tissue). Skin looks black and dry (mummified – shrunken)
- Wet Gangrene: There is super-added secondary infection to the dead tissue with no line of demarcation. Usually swollen with foul smelling.
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When is Surgery Needed?
Surgical intervention for diabetic foot is considered when there are severe infections, non-healing ulcers, or gangrene. These conditions can rapidly worsen due to impaired healing and poor blood supply in diabetic patients. Early surgical treatment, such as debridement (removal of dead tissue), is crucial to prevent the spread of infection and avoid major complications like amputation. Delaying surgery increases the risk of life-threatening infections and extensive tissue loss, so prompt evaluation by a specialist is essential when wounds do not heal or signs of infection persist.
Surgical Approaches & Recovery
- Debridement: Surgical removal of dead, infected, or nonviable tissue to promote healing and reduce infection risk.
- Skin Grafting: Used for persistent or large ulcers, where healthy skin is transplanted to cover the wound and aid in faster recovery.
- Amputation: In cases of extensive tissue death or severe infection, partial or complete removal of the affected foot or limb may be necessary to save the patient’s life.
- Revascularisation: In case of associated reduced blood flow – Angioplasty may be needed (minimally invasive procedure to widen narrowed or obstructed arteries) with/ without stent placement.
Conclusion
Early diagnosis and proper foot care are vital to prevent serious complications in diabetic foot conditions. If you have persistent foot wounds or signs of infection, consult “Vizag Surgicare” for expert diabetic foot care and treatment. Prompt action can make all the difference in preserving foot health and quality of life.
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