Diabetic Neuropathy Causing Foot Ulcer & Cellulitis: What You Should Know- Dr Uday Ravi

 Don’t Ignore Foot Changes — Protect Your Feet With Early Care - Dr Uday Ravi


Diabetes can affect the nerves in the feet over time. This condition, known as diabetic neuropathy, may reduce the ability to feel pain, heat, pressure, or minor injuries. Because of this, a small foot injury may sometimes go unnoticed and develop into a foot ulcer or infection such as cellulitis.

 How Can Diabetic Neuropathy Affect the Feet?
✓ Reduced sensation or numbness
✓ Tingling or burning sensations
✓ Difficulty noticing minor cuts, blisters, or pressure areas
✓ Increased risk of unnoticed foot injuries
✓ Changes in the way pressure is distributed while walking

How Can a Foot Ulcer Develop?
When sensation is reduced, a person may continue walking on an injured area without realizing it. Repeated pressure or friction can prevent the area from healing properly.

✓ Small cuts or blisters may go unnoticed
✓ Continuous pressure can worsen an injured area
✓ Poor wound healing can increase the risk of complications
✓ An untreated wound may develop into a diabetic foot ulcer

What Is Cellulitis?
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection affecting the deeper layers of the skin and surrounding tissues. It can occur when bacteria enter through a break in the skin.

Possible signs include:

✓ Redness around the affected area
✓ Swelling
✓ Warmth of the skin
✓ Tenderness or discomfort
✓ Redness that appears to spread
✓ Sometimes fever or feeling unwell

If these symptoms occur around a diabetic foot wound, prompt medical evaluation is important.

✓ How Can You Protect Your Feet?
✓ Check your feet every day for cuts, blisters, cracks, swelling, or colour changes.
✓ Keep your feet clean and dry.
✓ Wear properly fitting footwear.
✓ Avoid walking barefoot, especially if sensation is reduced.
✓ Do not ignore wounds simply because they are painless.
✓ Seek professional medical advice if a wound is not healing or if signs of infection appear.
✓ Follow your healthcare professional's advice for diabetes and foot care.

 When Should You Seek Medical Attention?
A diabetic foot wound should not be ignored, particularly when you notice:

✓ Increasing redness or swelling
✓ Warmth around the wound
✓ Discharge or an unpleasant smell
✓ A wound that is not healing
✓ Skin colour changes
✓ Increasing pain or new areas of numbness

Remember
Regular foot checks and timely care can help identify problems early.

“Don’t Ignore Foot Changes — Protect Your Feet With Early Care.”

Happy Diabetic Foot & Podiatry Center

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

Website: https://happydiabeticfoot.com/
Email: happydiabeticfoot@gmail.com
Phone: 96865 36467
Location: Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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