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I have an ulcer on my leg. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 70 years old, and I have diabetes. However, my sugar is now under control, and I am concerned about a non-healing ulcer on my leg. I am worried it might be a diabetic foot ulcer. How can I identify if it is a diabetic foot ulcer? Are there specific symptoms or signs to look out for... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. I can understand your concern. If the ulcer came without any injury or insect bite, then it is a diabetic ulcer only. So, I mean to say if there is no other cause and the ulcer just appeared then this is a diabetic ulcer. Usually, diabetic ulcer... Read Full »
I have a diabetic foot ulcer on my left foot. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 48-year-old male weighing 202 lbs and I have a diabetic foot ulcer on my left foot with an infection on the ankle bone and joint. Currently, I am taking a 10 ml insulin dose in the morning and the evening Vancomycin antibiotics two tablets four times daily, and Cecloxib 200 mg. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It seems you have a severe diabetic foot infection involving deep tissues and likely bone. You would need wound swab culture and sensitivity. Escalation of antibiotics further as per the culture and sensitivity. Additional antibiotics a... Read Full »
My father has a non-healing foot ulcer. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor,My dad, aged 57 years, has been dealing with diabetes for the past eight years. Recently, he noticed a sore on his right foot that just does not seem to be healing. I am terrified that it might be a diabetic foot ulcer, and I have heard that these can lead to serious complications. Can ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.A diabetic foot ulcer is a wound or sore that develops on the foot of a person with diabetes. These ulcers can be painful, slow to heal, and may become infected. If left untreated, diabetic foot ulcers can lead to serious complications such as g... Read Full »
Please elaborate on diabetic foot ulcers in detail.
Query: Hi doctor, I have recently been diagnosed with diabetes, and I am curious about the potential impact on my foot health. Can you offer personalized insights into the signs and symptoms of diabetic foot ulcers, and what immediate steps I should take if I notice any changes or issues, considering my o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We will pay close attention to your worries and address all your questions with utmost care. Due to peripheral neuropathy (a condition characterized by weakness and numbness in the foot and hands, usually caused by elevated blood sugar levels) in diabetes, there are reduced sensations like numbn... Read Full »
Why are there black spots inside a toe ulcer?
Query: Hi doctor,My father has an ulcer on his left big toe. A small operation has cleared the area, but some black spots are still inside. Why is this happening? I dress his wound every day. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am assuming that since you raised a query for diabetology, and considering your description, it is a diabetic foot ulcer. Diabetic foot ulcers are among the most common complications of patients with diabetes mellitus, which is not well controlled, the result of poor ... Read Full »
I am a diabetic diagnosed with gangrene and lower limb blockage. What is the treatment for it?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a diabetic and blood pressure patient diagnosed with lower limb blockage of the leg. Gangrene is present as well. I am worried. What is the treatment for this problem? Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your health issues. Based on the results presented (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), there is severe arterial insufficiency, which is why gangrene is present. Gangrene and lymphadenopathy are a consequence of insufficiency. ... Read Full »
I am a diabetic patient with leg injury. How long does it take to heal?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 55-year-old male with diabetes, taking medications regularly. Last week my toe got a hit on the doorstep. I do not have pain, but the injury is not healing. So I took tests like complete blood count, blood sugar level, and thyroid profile. The fasting blood sugar level was 130 mg/d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Tetanus injection is effective within six hours of injury. Do not apply oil. Avoid sugary substances like honey, white sugar, cane sugar, brown sugar, rice, biscuits, and juices. Eat fruits like papaya, guava, and kiwi. Eat millets, bread, and multigrain flour. Do exer... Read Full »
My father is a chronic diabetes patient with a diabetic foot infection. Can you please help?
Query: Hi doctor, My father is a 52-year-old diabetic patient. He has had diabetes for the past five years. The values were around 340 mg/dL when we did the sugar test, and his BP was 140 mg/dL. He has also got an infection in his leg, due to which he has been feeling weak for the last two weeks. He is cur... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Please give your father the following. For diabetes, stop tablet Okamet 500 and give Tablet Reclimet (Gliclazide and Metformin) twice a day, Capsule Amree plus twice a day. For infection of the leg, Clean it with hydrogen peroxide. Appl... Read Full »
I am a diabetic patient presenting with clear fluid on the tip of big toes on both legs. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a diabetic patient. I have a clear fluid on the tip of my big toes on both legs. I do not know what to do. I have controlled my sugar levels. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It presents with a lot of inflammation and redness. Do not attempt to burst them at home. I do not know your diabetic history and the medications that are taken. It can occur due to walking on bare feet or ill-fitting or tight footwear or it c... Read Full »
Is it safe to use honey on a diabetic foot ulcer?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a diabetic foot ulcer that is taking forever to heal. Yes, I am seeing a podiatrist and following my foot care to his instructions. My question is Is using 'honey' on the ulcer alright to use and will it work? I did a lot of research and all of them report a quicker healing. Res... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that you have a diabetic foot. Yes, there are honey dressing materials available in hospitals for quicker healing of DM foot. The antibacterial properties of honey it seems are beneficial. Hope you fi... Read Full »