Question 1

is it safe to go swimming if i have an open diabetic ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Swimming: No it is not safe for you nor, if this is a public pool, safe for anyone else. In addition, with most scenarios that i can think of, you would be without offloading and foot protection going to and from the pool. Discuss this issue with your wound specialist or podiatrist.

Question 2

what can you do to treat a diabetic ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Simple treatment: Diabetes causes nerve injury.This means loss of sensation below the ankles.Foot deformity may occur. Poor sensation means injuries and problems advance before they are found and get worse quickly.Treatments include sugar control, keep the ulcer surface healthy and clean with debridements, moist wound dressings and absolutely keeping the ulcer away from any pressure.  No antibiotics unless infected.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: diabetic ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Wound: Wound on lower extremity in a patient with diabetes as the skin integrity is lacking
May be associated with vascular disease
If concerned about bacteria in wound usually there are more than one bacteria at play
Often cuts as a result of the walking surface of the foot doesn't hit the ground straight

Question 4

what kind of pain medication would be best to relieve the pain from a diabetic ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Coordinated Care: The best therapy would be the involvement of wound care, infectious disease and possibly pain management. There is no one good drug. You may require medication for diabetic neuropathy as well as standard pain medication. A full evaluation will determine that.

Question 5

is there a use of honey in diabetic ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Studies are coming about the the use of honey in diabetics. The caveat being: this must only be used under the guidance and supervision of a trained medical professional that sees and treats wounds and must only be medical grade products.

Question 6

how often do diabetic ulcers actually lead to amputation?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic ulcers: The results from different studies vary so there are wide ranges. The annual incidence of ulcers in diabetics is 2.5 to just under 11%; the incidence of amputation is .25% to 1.8%. 
http://clinicalevidence.bmj.com/ceweb/conditions/dia/0602/0602_background.jsp.

Question 7

what happens if diabetic ulcers don't heal; do you get gangrene?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Or infection of the skin structures and bone can occur. See a wound specialist or a foot specialist that treats wounds.

Question 8

my penis got one ulcer , may i know what medicine to apply or take, i am a diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Number one question is are you circumcised?

Is ulcer on glans penis or on skin of shaft or?

Diabetics get in to trouble because of sugar in urine.  

Worry about precancerous lesion as well.

Question 9

can you tell me if there are any natural ways of increasing circulation to help with diabetic ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Limited: The only natural way of increasing circulation is by exercising the part of the body involved, usually your legs.  This would have to be done under close supervision of your doctor because the exercise can be very bad for you if done to excess.  Following a diet routine that will help unclog the arteries involved would also be helpful.

Question 10

how should you dress a diabetic leg ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic ulcer: What you dress a wound with has to do with the location of the wound, the amount of fluid coming off of a wound, where in the timeline of the healing, cost of the products (there are always choices), ease of placing those products, availability of home health, etc...

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