Question 1

how common are diabetic foot ulcers?

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Very: With the increase in the number of diabetics foot ulcers will continue to rise..

Question 2

how are diabetic foot ulcers treated?

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Rx Diabetic Ulcer: There are two main causes of diabetic foot ulcers: neuropathy and arterial. These have different forms of treatment. Unfortunately, both can be involved in the same ulceration so attention by a trained health professional is vital. Contact your primary care physician, wound center, or podiatrist for further workup and attention.

Question 3

which products work best on diabetic foot ulcers?

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Wound care. : Diabetic ulcers will generally heal if you offload the area (decrease direct pressure with an insert, or a wheelchair), have your doctor trim the callus and dead tissue away on a regular basis, and if the ulcer is infected, you may need oral or IV antibiotics, depending on the severity of the infection.

Question 4

can you tell me if diabetic foot ulcers ever heal?

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Diabetic: Without an exam of the patient , vascular status , etc that is difficult to answer. Diabetic ulcers can take a long time to heal.   See your podiatrist or wound care specialist for help

Question 5

what does the initial stage of a diabetic foot ulcers look like?

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Foot ulcer: Often the first sign is a callus with blood in it. This is an area under pressure that is beginning to break down.

Question 6

what does the start of a diabetic foot ulcers actually look like?

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It depends.: Foot ulcers do not usually happen spontaneously.  They usually begin at the site of an injury.  Avoiding poor-fitting footwear that causes reddening of the skin, or blisters; closely monitoring minor injuries, and seeking prompt care for major injuries or minor ones that do not improve quickly can help prevent ulcers from forming.

Question 7

is salt a good solution for diabetic foot ulcers?

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Diabetic foot ulcer: Diabetic foot ulcers require an evaluation by a wound care professional or a podiatrist. Do not attempt to cure this type of wound by yourself. The literature does not support using salt in the wound to help with healing.

Question 8

what is the best  method of healing diabetic foot ulcers ?

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There isn't really..: ...A best method. The reason i love treating diabetic foot ulcers is that they are all different. Because of that there are a large number of dressing choices. Most importantly, however, is to get the pressure off of the ulcer. This is done with a cast, fracture boot, or specialized shoes. Be sure to visit your podiatrist and get the wound evaluated asap!

Question 9

can derma wound cream help treat diabetic foot ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic foot ulcer: You should not try to treat a diabetic foot ulcer by yourself. There are 4000+ wound care products, most of them sterile out of the package, so the choice of one product over another requires some help. A foot ulcer in a diabetic requires professional attention as quickly as possible. Do not delay! contact your primary care physician, podiatrist, or wound care center asap.

Question 10

is it possible for warfarin to cause diabetic foot ulcers?

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No: No. Warfarin can cause something called, "coumadin (warfarin) skin necrosis", which is more likely to happen if you aren't anticoagulated with Heparin / Lovenox before starting coumadin (warfarin). Otherwise, Coumadin (warfarin) does not commonly affect your blood sugar or your diabetes.

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