Question 1

i get cold feet at a night and ii'm scared of developing ulcers. any tips or advice on dealing with this?

Accepted Answer

Little to no chance: Cold feet at night is mostly a nerve response.  It is common for normal healthy people to get cold feet.  Your body is going to rest mode and is diverting the blood away from your feet.  Ulcers are from pressure points, poor arterial circulation ( rest pain or can't walk a certain distance due to pain) or venous usually in the inside ankle due to swelling.

Question 2

what are foot ulcers from?

Accepted Answer

Pressure: Usually these are secondary to pressure either from shoes or structural deformities or, most likely, a combination of the two. Compromised hosts, ie. Diabetics, vascular disease, neuropathy, etc are most affected dr l.

Question 3

what causes foot ulcers in diabetics?

Accepted Answer

Foot ulcers: Diabetes causes a condition known as microangiopathy. This is where the microscopic blood vessels become clogged and do not deliver blood to the skin and sub-cutaneous tissue. The decrease in available bloodflow causes these ulcers (wounds) that are very difficult to heal.

Question 4

could you have ulcers on your feet?

Accepted Answer

Feet ulcers: Yes, you can. Ulcers can occur anywhere on the feet. For example, in diabetic patients they can develop ulcers on the bottom of the feet (plantar surface) from abnormal nerves. This is know as a diabetic foot ulcer.

Question 5

what should i do to cure foot ulcer?

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Multifactorial: Offloading of diabetic foot ulcers, good nutrition, blood sugar control, regular wound debridement by your physician, and local wound care are essential factors for wound healing.

Question 6

how can you tell if you have foot ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Visual inspection: The best way is visual inspection. If you have any concerns for ulceration, check your own feet.

This is of particular importance in patients with peripheral neuropathy as is seen in diabetics. Regaular inspection is important.

Look for skin cracking, thinning, hot or warm areas, redness and swelling, blood, and toe nail problems.

Any questions, see your pcp or specialist.

Question 7

what is the best foot ulcer drying ointment?

Accepted Answer

None: If you have a foot ulcer, do not put anything on it until you have checked with your podiatrist or a wound care specialist.  It is not always best to dry out the skin to get it to heal...In fact it can be worse.

Question 8

what can i do to know if i have a foot ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Look at it: An ulcer is a hole in your skin. Somtimes it can be covered with callous tissue. If you are unsure see a podiatrist.

Question 9

what is diabetic ulcers on the feet look like?

Accepted Answer

Deep and Moist: Diabetic ulcers are usually deep and moist. Usually located at pressure points on the bottom of the foot. If infected they will drain smelly fluid. These are very serious and you should see a physician.

Question 10

what is the best med for a foot ulcer with merca?

Accepted Answer

MRSA: M-R-S-A: It means methycillin-resistant staph aureus, and the best med will be known for sure after the wound culture, grown from the q-tip they swabbed thru the open wound before they bandaged the foot ulcer; till then, they will treat you with the antibiotics that typically are the best choice for your part of the world, and then add them or change them if needed.

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