Diabetes & Foot Swelling – When Should You Be Concerned? - Dr Uday Ravi

 Don't Ignore Swelling-Protect Your Feet Early- Dr Uday Ravi


Are you living with diabetes and noticing swelling in your feet?

Are you wondering when foot swelling needs medical attention?

Foot swelling can occur for different reasons, and people with diabetes should pay attention to new or unusual changes in their feet. Regular foot checks can help identify problems early.

What Should You Look For?
✓ New or unusual swelling
✓ Redness or warmth
✓ Pain or tenderness
✓ Blisters, cuts or sores
✓ Changes in skin colour or temperature
✓ Shoes suddenly feeling tighter than usual

Foot swelling is one of the changes that can be seen with diabetes-related foot problems and should be brought to a healthcare professional’s attention when it is new or concerning.

Why Is Foot Swelling Important in Diabetes?
Diabetes can affect the nerves and blood vessels in the feet. Nerve damage may reduce sensation, making it harder to notice an injury or developing foot problem.
✓ Check both feet every day
✓ Look between your toes and at the soles
✓ Compare both feet for noticeable changes
✓ Don't ignore swelling that is new or persistent
✓ Seek professional advice rather than treating a concerning foot problem yourself

When Should You Seek Medical Advice?
If swelling occurs along with redness, warmth, pain, a blister, cut, sore or other noticeable change, contact your healthcare professional promptly.

Simple Daily Foot Care
✓ Check your feet every day
✓ Keep your feet clean and dry
✓ Wear comfortable, well-fitting footwear
✓ Avoid walking barefoot
✓ Get regular professional foot examinations as advised

Daily foot checks and regular professional examinations can help identify foot problems early.

Happy Diabetic Foot & Podiatry Center

Dr. Uday Ravi – MBBS, MS
General & Laparoscopic Surgeon & Proctologist
20+ Years of Experience
Rajajinagar, Bangalore

📍 Indiranagar, Rajajinagar, Bangalore
📞 96865 36467
📧 happydiabeticfoot@gmail.com
🌐 https://happydiabeticfoot.com/

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