About 15% of patients with diabetes experience serious foot problems. They are the leading cause of hospitalizations for these patients. The consequences of both poor circulation and Peripheral Neuropathy make this a common and serious problem for all patients with diabetes.
Causes—-
- Diabetics who are–
a. Overweight
b. Smoke
c. Have the disease for more than 20 years
d. Insulin-dependent
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Peripheral artery disease
- Foot Deformities
- History of ulcers
- Infections( resulting from blood vessel injury)
Symptoms And Signs—
- Initially foot become swollen, red, and warm.
- Gradually, the affected foot can become deformed.
- The bones crack, splinter, and erode,
- Joints shift, change shape, and become unstable.
Treatment––
- Strict immobilization of the foot and ankle
- Use of cast that allows the patient to move and still protects the foot.
- Lifelong protection of the foot using a brace initially and custom footwear.
Ayurvedic treatment emphasis on the treatment of Diabetes.