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Suggest Treatment For Puss Formation In Toes Of A Diabetic Person
Posted on
Sun, 15 Feb 2015
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Sun, 15 Feb 2015
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Question : Hi Doctor,
My uncle with name 'XXXX' (52 Yrs Age) is a diabetic patient. Couple of weeks back his toe got damaged (Puss formed). Attached the scan results could you please have a look and advice further steps.
My uncle with name 'XXXX' (52 Yrs Age) is a diabetic patient. Couple of weeks back his toe got damaged (Puss formed). Attached the scan results could you please have a look and advice further steps.
Brief Answer:
Peripheral vascular disease present.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The color doppler scan shows peripheral arterial disease. This happens due to long standing diabetes. The arterial wall gradually thickens and the blood flow to the limbs decreases. This is a progressively increasing problem.This causes ulcer formation and delayed wound healing in the feet. There can be a nerve damage, chronic pain and numbness in the feet also.
Your uncle is getting the right treatment. Regular dressing and oral antibiotics will help in wound healing.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Peripheral vascular disease present.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The color doppler scan shows peripheral arterial disease. This happens due to long standing diabetes. The arterial wall gradually thickens and the blood flow to the limbs decreases. This is a progressively increasing problem.This causes ulcer formation and delayed wound healing in the feet. There can be a nerve damage, chronic pain and numbness in the feet also.
Your uncle is getting the right treatment. Regular dressing and oral antibiotics will help in wound healing.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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