Diabetes
foot
refers to:
Diabetes
patients suffering from insufficient blood supply due to vascular lesions, loss of sensation caused by nerve damage, and accompanied by infection in the foot changes. Amputations due to
diabetic
foot lesions are higher by
5~10
times compared to non-diabetic patients. In fact, similar pathological changes can also occur in other parts of the body, only the incidence of foot lesions in patients is significantly higher than in other areas.
Diabetes
the main manifestations of the foot include leg pain, skin ulcers, which can be manifested as intermittent claudication, rest pain in the lower limbs, and foot gangrene from mild to severe. In the early stages of the lesion, a physical examination may reveal signs of insufficient blood supply in the lower limbs, such as pale skin when the legs are raised and purplish red when the legs are lowered. The feet feel cool, and the dorsalis pedis artery pulse weakens or even disappears. Intermittent claudication occurs when the patient suddenly feels unbearable pain in the lower limbs while walking, forcing them to walk with a limp. Rest pain is the result of further development of lower limb vascular disease, not only causing insufficient blood supply during walking but also causing pain in the lower limbs even at rest due to lack of blood. Severe cases may lead to sleepless nights. As the condition progresses further, necrosis can occur in the lower limbs, especially in both feet, with wounds taking a long time to heal, and severe cases may result in amputation. Prevention and treatment measures for foot lesions.
Treatment of foot lesions should focus on prevention,
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It's best not to get it, and if you do, treat it early. Don't think "no pain, no problem," and delay treatment, leading to amputation eventually. Preventive measures include:
1. Good control of blood glucose
2. Keep the feet clean and dry
3. Prevent injury to the feet
4. Prevent infection of the feet using traditional Chinese medicine
5. Regular foot exercises
6. Prohibition of smoking
Wash your feet:
1. Wash your feet daily with warm water (not exceeding 40 degrees).
2. Use mild soap, avoid irritant soaps.
3. Test the water temperature with your hand or ask someone else to help, to prevent high temperatures from scalding your feet.
4. Soak your feet for no more than 5-10 minutes.
5. After washing, gently dry your feet with a soft towel, do not rub forcefully.
6. Use a small amount of talcum powder to keep the skin between the toes dry.
7. Use moisturizing lotion or cream to keep the skin of your feet soft, preventing dryness and cracking.
8. Do not warm your feet by the stove, do not use electric blankets or hot water heaters to prevent the skin from being burned without noticing.
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