Effective Treatment and Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Diabetic foot ulcers can be very troublesome and frustrating for many individuals with diabetes. If you are one of them, it is important to know the risks of getting diabetic foot ulcer and effective foot ulcer treatment methods.

What Are Diabetic Foot Ulcers?

Diabetic foot ulcers are open sores or wounds that occur on the bottom of the feet in roughly fifteen percent of individuals with diabetes. In addition to causing pain, unsightly sores, and loss of mobility, severe ulcers that are left without treatment can lead to amputation. Foot ulcers are actually one of the leading causes of non-trauma related foot amputations.

Anyone with diabetes can develop foot ulcers, though some people are more susceptible to them than others. Individuals who suffer from other diabetes-related health issues, including kidney, eye, or heart diseases are more likely to experience diabetic foot ulcers. People using insulin, those who are overweight, or those who use alcohol or tobacco are also more likely to develop the disease. 

Diabetic foot ulcers can be a very frightening ailment, but fortunately they are completely preventable and treatment is available to keep them from becoming too severe.

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Management

The best preventive method of diabetic foot  is to effectively manage your diabetes. Since it is the root cause of foot ulcers, managing it can significantly reduce the likelihood of getting the disease. Controlling your diabetes involves maintaining healthy blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treatment Options at Vejthani

Despite our prevention efforts, diabetic foot ulcers can still occur. In these circumstances, it is best to seek expert treatment at a trusted medical facility.

Diabetic Foot & Wound Center at Vejthani Hospital uses Multidisciplinary as a primary treatment approach. Having a team of doctors who are expert in variety of medical fields working together to promote healing and aiming to avoid possible infection and increased severity. Vascular surgeons at Vejthani are expert in treating wounds, pressure ulcers and improve blood flow with the intention to save limbs and feet. Endocrinologist also has a significant role in controlling the level of blood sugar, while infectious disease specialist treats the infection of the diabetic foot ulcer. In the event of a wound spreading to the bones, an orthopedic specialist will be on site for treatment. As crucial as these experts are in the healing of foot ulcers, physiatrists are no less important in recovering the patient’s physical state. They are in charge of restoring patient’s well being and helping them get back to the life they had. The multidisciplinary medical staff provide holistic care for both physical and mental health of the patients, creating a path to improve their quality of life and prevent further infection. 

Addressing diabetic foot ulcers and seeking immediate treatment is very important to ensure the symptoms do not develop and end with increased pain and complications. Because infection can spread quickly and delaying treatment can lead to limbs amputation. 

Vejthani Hospital provides treatment for foot ulcers with special equipment and techniques such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Negative pressure wound therapy, Endovascular therapy, Wound Debridement and many more. If you are suffering from foot ulcers, it is vital to receive effective treatment outcomes from a highly qualified multidisciplinary medical team.