Question 1

should a toe ulcer be kept wet or dry?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Draining wounds need to be kept dried, whereas a dry wound you might actually want to keep moist.

Question 2

i have a ulcer on my toe what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Don't self treat: An ulcer can get worse very fast,  you need to see a podiatrist asap.

Question 3

what to do if i am type 2 diabetic and i have what looks like a small callus on the side of my small toe, can ulcer's develop on the side of a toe?

Accepted Answer

Callous: A diabetic ulcer can form easily at that site.  See your podiatrist for care as well as preventive care.  Good luck.

Question 4

i have a pressure ulcer on small toe. what kind of shoes besides sandals can i wear?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: To treat pressure ulcer, you have to know what cause it.
1- underlining  bone problem in the small toe should be look at and treated.
2-shoe problem, i would wear  any shoe feel comfortable.

Question 5

m57, i am prediabetic, fasting glucose 120. should i be worried about one ulcer on the bottom of big toe.

Accepted Answer

Yes!!!!: You are at risk for infection, amputation, sepsis leading to death.  Sorry for the dramatics but please see a podiatrist today!  the earlier it's treated appropriately by a specialist the better!

Question 6

have a painful ulcer on my toe. also been having lumps in armpit and abscesses recently. any connection

Accepted Answer

Are you diabetic?: if sugar is out of control you are prone to toe ulcers and other infections

Question 7

hello ..i suffer from cervix ulcer.all my tests r clear.what could b the cause?needs medicine to cure this horrible case.i have a feeling of burning sensation from inside..itching from inside that goes down up to my toes in my left leg only?

Accepted Answer

Cervical ulcer: A Cervical ulcer is very painful and uncomfortable. It can trigger nerve pathways that lead to thighs, legs and feet. If the infection that caused the ulcer has been completely eradicated, then time will heal it. Avoid any intercourse, any foreign objects (tampons) or any forceful exercises that may irritate the area. Allow for healing to progress- it should take up to 1 month. Use Pain reliever.

Question 8

i have sle lupus and suffer from raynauds. now i have a ulcer on my big toe, any tips on how to treat it at home?

Accepted Answer

This is serious: And you should see a foot doc. This should not be treated by you. You can get a bone infection and lose your toe if that injury is not treated properly.

Question 9

6 year old has white round callous skin patch on bottom of big toe & center feels tough. ulcer? feet tingle frequently.  diabetic?

Accepted Answer

At that age....: It is likely a plantar wart.  See a podiatrist to be sure.

Question 10

a sixty year old male presented with great toe ulcer. there are marked soft tissue swellings of hallux, with diffuse irregular loss of medullary and cortical bone of the distal phalanx. can someone help in identifying the pathology present here?

Accepted Answer

: This patient has osteomyelitis of the big toe, quite commonly seen in diabetic patients. Surgery is indicated for this type of infection but vascular work-up should be done first for deciding the best surgical option if patient has diabetes mellitus or any sign of peripheral vascular disease.

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I have a pressure ulcer on small toe. what kind of shoes besides sandals can i wear?

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M57, i am prediabetic, fasting glucose 120. should i be worried about one ulcer on the bottom of big toe.

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Have a painful ulcer on my toe. also been having lumps in armpit and abscesses recently. any connection

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Hello ..i suffer from cervix ulcer.all my tests r clear.what could b the cause?needs medicine to cure this horrible case.i have a feeling of burning sensation from inside..itching from inside that goes down up to my toes in my left leg only?

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I have sle lupus and suffer from raynauds. now i have a ulcer on my big toe, any tips on how to treat it at home?

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6 year old has white round callous skin patch on bottom of big toe & center feels tough. ulcer? feet tingle frequently. diabetic?

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A sixty year old male presented with great toe ulcer. there are marked soft tissue swellings of hallux, with diffuse irregular loss of medullary and cortical bone of the distal phalanx. can someone help in identifying the pathology present here?

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