Podology for diabetes
Specialized experience in treating feet with diabetic foot syndrome, observing all the characteristics of the patient and the course of the disease without the risk of additional damage at the K+31 Lobachevsky clinic.
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Podological pedicure
Podiatric foot care for diabetics plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of such a common complication as diabetic foot syndrome (DFS). Pathological changes characteristic of the disease include trophic disorders leading to the formation of hyperkeratoses and cracks. In the absence of timely treatment, infection may occur, gangrene formation and limb amputation.
The diabetic foot requires special attention, since the pathology is accompanied by deterioration of blood supply and decreased sensitivity due to diabetic neuropathy. Podological care involves regular professional examinations and medical pedicures.
How the procedure works
Medical pedicure for diabetic feet involves the following step-by-step procedures:
- Disinfection of feet to prevent infections.
- Careful treatment of nails and cuticles to prevent ingrown nails in diabetes.
- Removal of dead skin layers to avoid the formation of calluses and corns.
- Polishing and treating damaged nails to prevent brittleness and deformation.
- Treatment of microcracks and prevention of fungal and bacterial infections.
- Applying softening and moisturizing creams that improve the condition of the skin of the feet and prevent peeling.
Podologists work with special devices and tools, for example, milling cutters with fine-grained attachments, which delicately affect the skin without the risk of damage.
A qualified podiatrist not only performs a medical pedicure procedure for diabetics, but also teaches the patient the basics of foot care for diabetics, recommends special orthopedic devices and shoes, suggests ways to unload the affected limb, and corrects the nail plates.
Visiting a podiatrist’s office is recommended at least once a month for a thorough examination and prevention of complications of DFS. This is especially important for patients who find it difficult to take care of their feet independently due to health restrictions.
An ingrown toenail is a chronic disease that occurs in people with diabetes. This condition causes the edges of the nail to grow into the soft tissue of the finger, causing pain, swelling and often leading to infection. In patients with diabetes, the risk of this problem increases due to the characteristics of blood circulation and reduced immune defense.
Main risk factors include:
- Improper care of feet and nails.
- Wearing tight shoes that put pressure on your nails.
- Traumatization of nail plates.
If symptoms of an ingrown toenail appear, you should immediately contact a podiatrist. A professional will conduct an examination and, if necessary, prescribe an x-ray to assess the depth of the ingrowth and the condition of the surrounding tissues.
- Conservative intervention Maintaining foot hygiene, using special devices to unload the nail plate and local use of anti-inflammatory drugs
- Drug therapy Aimed at relieving inflammation, fighting bacterial infection and improving local blood circulation
- Minimally invasive methods Used to correct the shape of the nail plate and eliminate inflammatory areas
- Important The treatment regimen is selected individually, taking into account the stage of the disease and the general health of the patient. It is worth remembering that self-medication in the case of diabetes is fraught with serious complications, including gangrene and the need for amputation of limbs
Recommendations from a podiatrist:
caring for diabetic feet
With the arrival of the warm season, it is necessary to especially carefully monitor the condition of the feet and nails, preventing the occurrence of cracks and wounds. If there is the slightest defect, you should immediately consult a doctor.
As part of the prevention and care of diabetic feet, there are several key recommendations:
- Regularly inspect your feet for injuries, cuts and other damage.
- Use comfortable and properly selected shoes that prevent chafing and squeezing.
- Careful foot hygiene, including the spaces between the toes.
- Avoiding self-treatment of nails and feet without the help of a specialist.
A professional approach to caring for the feet of patients with diabetes also includes contacting a podiatrist. This specialist not only treats existing foot problems, but also prevents them, thereby preventing the development of complications that could lead to the need for surgical intervention, including amputation.
Regular visits to a podiatrist are a mandatory preventive measure for people suffering from diabetes, because even the slightest violation of the integrity of the skin can lead to serious consequences.
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About the disease
Diabetes podiatry is a specialized area of medical science and practice aimed at the prevention, diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of foot diseases arising from diabetes mellitus. This area of medicine involves not only caring for the skin and nails of the feet, but also correcting structural changes, preventing the development of trophic ulcers, eliminating existing ulcerative defects and neuropathic changes.
The podiatrist also develops a set of measures to prevent possible complications: infections, gangrene and amputation of the lower limb.