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- $Title{Healing Measures for Foot Ulcers}
- $Subject{circulatory skin foot ulcer diabetes mellitus surgery infection
- infections feet Ulcers metabolism blood sugar diabetic diabetics}
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- Healing Measures for Foot Ulcers
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- QUESTION: I have developed foot ulcers, which my doctor tells me is a side
- effect of diabetes. These ulcers have yet to go away. Is there any way to
- speed their healing?
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- ANSWER: It is critically important that you take every measure possible to
- help heal these ulcers, as infections and foot disorders are the major cause
- of death from diabetes. A host of microorganisms make their home in an
- ulcerated foot, and can lead to a variety of complications, including possible
- infection of the bone and even amputation of the affected limb. Mild
- infections can be treated on an outpatient basis, with bed rest and
- antibiotics, while moderate and severe cases call for hospitalization. In the
- hospital, the ulcer can be directly treated with a variety of antibiotics, and
- surgical care, including partial or total amputation, can be employed if
- necessary. Careful inspection of the feet, and well maintained footwear are
- important to prevent the development or reoccurrence of these ulcers--as is
- the careful control of your blood sugar level.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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