Diabetic Foot|Causes|Prevention|Foot care| Treatment|Debridement|Amputation by @dr.syyedtalha.

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  • Diabetic Foot | Causes | Prevention | Foot care | Treatment | Debridement | Amputation.
    Diabetic foot is a complication of diabetes that results from prolonged high blood sugar levels damaging nerves and blood vessels in the feet. This can lead to numbness, poor circulation, foot ulcers, and in severe cases, amputation. Proper foot care, regular monitoring, and managing blood sugar levels are crucial for preventing diabetic foot complications.
    The main causes include:
    1. Neuropathy
    2. Peripheral arterial disease
    3. Foot deformities
    4. Poor wound healing
    5. Infection
    6. Foot trauma
    Prevention involves:
    1. Proper foot care: Regularly inspecting your feet for cuts, blisters, or other injuries, and keeping them clean and moisturized.
    2. Managing blood sugar levels: Keeping blood sugar levels within the target range through diet, exercise, medication, and regular monitoring.
    3. Footwear: Wearing properly fitting shoes and socks that protect the feet and reduce pressure points.
    4. Regular foot exams: Having routine foot exams by a healthcare professional to check for any signs of damage or complications.
    5. Quitting smoking: Smoking reduces blood flow to the extremities and impairs wound healing, increasing the risk of foot complications.
    6. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle: Eating a balanced diet, staying physically active, and maintaining a healthy weight can help reduce the risk of complications associated with diabetes, including diabetic foot.
    Treatment
    1. Wound care
    2. Offloading pressure
    3. Managing infections
    4. Improving circulation: angioplasty or bypass surgery
    5. Debridement: Removing dead or infected tissue
    6. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
    7. Amputation
    Treatment plans are tailored to the individual's specific condition and may involve a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including podiatrists, vascular surgeons, endocrinologists, and wound care specialists.
    Disclaimer: The video provides educational content and opinions, not personal medical advice, and should be used at the viewer's own risk. Proper medical consultation should be sought by a registered medical practitioner.
    I disclaim liability for any losses or damages resulting from the information presented, including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death.
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