Question 1

diabetic foot ulcer --\ is this a bad sign?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A ulcer is never normal and needs prompt medical attention. See podiatrist as well as family physician for evaluation and treatment.

Question 2

what does the start of a diabetic foot ulcer look like?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic Foot Ulcer: Any 'blemish' in the foot in a diabetic patient requires immediate attention by a health care professional. Do not delay! contact you primary care physician, podiatrist, or local wound care center as soon as possible.

Question 3

how long does it usually take for a diabetic foot ulcer to develop?

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Diabetic foot ulcer: Once a diabetic has underlying neuropathy, with the loss of feeling in the lower extremities, an ulcer can develop within a short time. A small, unnoticed pebble in a shoe can result in an ulcer within a hour or two with walking or rubbing. This is why it is imperative for all patients with diabetes to check their feet daily and their footwear always before donning.

Question 4

what is a stage 3 diabetic foot ulcer?

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Diabetic Foot Ulcer: Well, what you mean i suppose is a wagner stage 3 ulceration since using the term 'stage" to describe an ulcer is reserved for pressure ulcers. 
A wagner staging is one of several, and probably the most common, ways of describing a certain stage of a diabetic foot ulcer. It means that there is an ulcer, tendon and or bone is exposed, and that there is evidence of either tendon or bone infection.

Question 5

can docs explain what does the start of a diabetic foot ulcer look like?

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Often it will : Start with a callous...Under the callous an ulcer will form...

Question 6

is there any type of medical management for a stage 2 diabetic foot ulcer?

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Diabetic foot ulcer: You need to see a specialist as soon as possible. Some suggestions include wound specialists, podiatrists, primary care physicians, etc. An ulceration in a diabetic in the foot requires attention. I am puzzled by your description of a 'stage 2' as this is not the way to classify these types of ulcerations -- that descriptor is reserved for pressure ulcer classification.

Question 7

i have pad and a diabetic foot ulcer, i have been taking percocet 10mg/325. what else can i do to help?

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Doctors: You should be working with your primary care physician to maximize blood sugar control and also seeing a podiatrist for treatment if the ulcer. He may also refer you to a vascular surgeon to improve circulation to the legs and feet. These doctors can also discuss methods of pain control and wound care.

Question 8

can a silver sulphadiazine topical be used for a diabetic foot ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Make sure there is no sulfa allergy.

Question 9

are there any sprays or creams i can use to cure a diabetic foot ulcer?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no spray or cream that will cure an ulcer. The cause of ulcer must be determined, whether it is circulatory, excessive pressure, infection etc.

Question 10

what is the best way to change dressing diabetic foot ulcer after debridement? changing dressing should be clean or sterile?

Accepted Answer

As clean as possible: If the packages are sterile inside, they need to be opened without touching the contents that comes in contact with the wound.

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