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Is It Phlebitis, If Idiopathic Blisters Remain Inspite Of Treatment In A Diabetic?

my husband , w/m 60 yoa, diabetic has in the past week developed idopathic blisters on 4 lesser toes and is getting one on great toe at this time. Had 4th toe amputated 1 year ago, 3rd toe remains infected dispite multiple rounds of antibiotics and daily Epsom Salt foot soaks and bandaging. Phlebitis?
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
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Hi. It is common for Diabetics to get blisters on feet. This could be due to poor Sugar control, minor trauma or pressure points on the soles of feet. They are dangerous because of infection in Diabetics. You need to be under supervision of a Surgeon and an Endocrinologist for daily or twice daily dressings, strict sugar contol, debridement if required by the Surgeon and strong Antibiotics as revealed by Culture reports. Hope this helps and let me know if we can guide you further. Take care,
Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.
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Is It Phlebitis, If Idiopathic Blisters Remain Inspite Of Treatment In A Diabetic?

Hi. It is common for Diabetics to get blisters on feet. This could be due to poor Sugar control, minor trauma or pressure points on the soles of feet. They are dangerous because of infection in Diabetics. You need to be under supervision of a Surgeon and an Endocrinologist for daily or twice daily dressings, strict sugar contol, debridement if required by the Surgeon and strong Antibiotics as revealed by Culture reports. Hope this helps and let me know if we can guide you further. Take care, Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.