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diabetic foot
Pathophysiology
So you may not feel cut and blisters on the foot.
It will then result to foot injuries and ulcers.
There is then less feeling on the foot
Due to damage of nerve there is no blood and oxygen supply to feet
Blood glucose level are high.
Causes :
Nerve damage
Poor circulation
Irritated foot
Wounded feet
High blood sugar
Clinical manifestation
Burning sensation
Increase swelling of legs and feet
Lack of feeling in the feet
Change of skin colour
Numbness in the toe
Ingrown toenail
Defination
It is any long term chronic complications of diabetes mellitus
It is a foot that exhibits any pathology that result directly from diabetes
diagnostic studies
x-ray
CT scan
blood test
physical examination
Pharmacology
Health education
Advice patient to bath feet with look warm water
Cut nails carefully
Be gentle when rubbing patient's feet
Inspect patient foot daily
Advice patient to wear clean dry socks
Antiplatelets
Anti pressure treatment
Anti-clotting medication
Antibiotic
diabetic foot