Diabetic Foot Care & Podiatry

What is the definition of podiatry?

Podiatry is a medical specialty that focuses on the research, diagnosis, and medicinal and surgical treatment of foot, ankle, and lower extremity problems.

Who are Podiatrists and what do they do?

Podiatrists are doctors who specialise in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of pathological diseases of the foot and lower limbs. They aid in the prevention and treatment of a variety of foot abnormalities, allowing you to be more active and mobile. They may advise you on how to properly care for your feet and which shoes to wear. To reduce heel discomfort, they can give you with custom-made insoles, padding, and arch support.

Who needs to see a podiatrist?

People with diabetes are more likely to have foot problems, which can become serious if left untreated. Diabetes patients have poor sweat secretion, decreased oil production, and a compromised nerve system, resulting in excessive pressure on the skin, bones, and joints of the foot, which can lead to accidents while walking or completing daily tasks. This leads to the formation of difficult-to-heal sores or lesions. Podiatrists are vital members of the diabetes care team and are necessary experts. If you are diabetic or have a diabetic family member, you should seek advice from a podiatrist.

If you have sore feet, cracks or cuts in the feet, thickened or discoloured nails, warts, scaling, or peeling on the soles, you should contact a podiatrist. A podiatrist can also assist in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of sports and exercise-related injuries. Apart from these issues, you should see a podiatrist to have the hard skin on your feet removed, to determine if you're wearing the correct shoes, and to ensure that you're taking proper care of your feet.

How can diabetics enhance their circulation?

The following are some suggestions for improving your blood circulation:

• Maintain a healthy blood fat level.
• Maintain as near to normal blood glucose levels as feasible.
• Please don't smoke. Smoking promotes blood vessel spasms and narrowing. Smokers are more likely than non-smokers to suffer from heart attacks, strokes, and circulatory disorders.
• Exercise on a daily basis. A quick stroll will help circulate blood throughout your body.

Diabetes patients' feet need special attention.

All diabetics should get their feet examined by a doctor or podiatrist at least once a year. This is critical for early detection of issues and the prevention of ulcers and other consequences. It's possible you've heard that diabetes causes gangrene (dead, black tissue). The majority of gangrene cases are caused by delayed treatment of foot injuries.

Consult a podiatrist.

Podiatrists are specialists in the care of feet and lower limbs. They are medical experts who specialise in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of foot ailments. Although you don't need a referral to see a podiatrist for consultation or treatment, a referral from your doctor under a team care arrangement (TCA) can help pay the cost of this service.

If you have poor circulation or numbness in your feet, you should:

• At least once a year, see a podiatrist.
• Do not try to remove corns and calluses on your own.

When should you see your doctor?

• In your feet, you experience pain, throbbing, heat, edoema, or discoloration.
• When a cut or injury becomes red or does not heal, it is considered a medical emergency.

Where can I get aid?

• Your physician
• a podiatrist in the area
• Community health centre in the area
• Diabetes instructor

To meet the podiatrist in Bangalore, contact now - 08037518692 at Chirag Hospital.

Things to keep in mind

• Diabetes can cause poor blood circulation and nerve damage in the foot.
• Request that your doctor inspect your feet on a regular basis for signs of nerve damage or poor circulation.
• If you take care of your feet and respond fast if you have a problem, you can avoid foot problems.

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