A diabetic foot, the symptoms of which we will describe in this article, is a syndrome that is caused by high blood sugar. With lesions of the pancreas, this level is so high that it begins to have a toxic effect on tissues and organs.
The diabetic foot, the symptoms of which we will list below, manifests itself as a lesion not only of the skin, but also of blood vessels, nerves, muscles and even (in advanced cases) bones. Why is the pathological level of glucose so affecting the lower limbs? Due to the distance from the heart, the
legs are worse supplied with blood. Diabetics gradually lose sensitivity of nerve endings and may not notice minor skin damage. And where there are problems with healing, there is also a diabetic foot. The symptoms of this syndrome should be known to everyone who has problems with the pancreas. Otherwise, you can skip the first stages of the disease.
Diabetic foot. Symptoms that appear at the beginning
Carefully inspect your legs every day while taking a shower or bath. First you need to fear the so-called "small problems" of the feet. These are those symptoms that do not have a pronounced severity. Perhaps the patient will seem that they can even be neglected. But with diabetes, this is unacceptable.
Otherwise, they will become severe lesions and lead to untreatable consequences. Ingrown nails also torment those people who do not suffer from diabetes. This is a very common problem - it occurs due to improper trimming of corners, wearing shoes not in size. Diabetics should especially carefully monitor the comfort and hygiene of the feet. Also, tight shoes often provoke a darkening of the nails - this is a consequence of subungual hemorrhage. This may indicate the initial stage of the diabetic foot. Stop wearing shoes that are not in size, visit an orthopedist, and if the hemorrhage has turned into suppuration, consult a surgeon. Fungal lesions, corns and corns also have a complicated course for diabetes and can provoke the formation of ulcers. Remember that you do not need to steam your legs in very hot water or use traumatic means to remove corns.
The formation of diabetic ulcers
The process of transforming a small wound into a full-fledged ulcer can go unnoticed. Symptoms of it, especially for people with low vision, can be mild. Constantly formed cracks in the heels, a fungus that is difficult to get rid of, deformation of the fingers - all this may indicate that the patient develops a diabetic foot.
Photos with huge awesome ulcers most often illustrate the late stages of the disease. If untreated, gangrene can develop. This is the most severe form of the disease that occurs against a background of severe circulatory disorders.
Diabetic foot classification
There are three forms of the syndrome we describe: neuropathic, ischemic, and mixed. At the first, severe dryness is detected. Sometimes diaper rash. Often there is a stage of the so-called "presentation". Ischemic foot is characterized by cold skin. The limb is bluish, sensitivity is often preserved. The mixed form is most often the most dangerous. With it, the pains are mild and the diagnosis is difficult.