What are the symptoms of foot ulcers?!
Question: What are the symptoms of foot ulcers.?
I know that foot ulcers are common mostly in diabetics, and though i'm not diabetic, diabetes runs in my family. my father is a type 2 diabetic. My problem is the sole of my foot has been sore for weeks, and the skin around is has gone hard, though it's not as gory as the raw wounds on the internet. I'm worried that it could be the start of an ulcer.Health Question & Answer
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An "ulcer" is an open sore.
it could be shallow, like a scrape or blister, or it could be deep, like a cut. it may be dry, or it may ooze a clear watery liquid, pus, blood, or all three.
It will usually have a red, swollen are around the outside, The bigger the red area, the worse the condition. Sometimes, you will see red streaks running from the wound and up your leg. That is the sign iof a very serious infection that needs immediate hospital care.
What YOU have sound like a callous -- a thickening of the skin due to friction between your foot and your shoe.
Make sure you are wearing socks at all time.
You may simply need a new pair of shoes, or shoes that fits better.
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it could be shallow, like a scrape or blister, or it could be deep, like a cut. it may be dry, or it may ooze a clear watery liquid, pus, blood, or all three.
It will usually have a red, swollen are around the outside, The bigger the red area, the worse the condition. Sometimes, you will see red streaks running from the wound and up your leg. That is the sign iof a very serious infection that needs immediate hospital care.
What YOU have sound like a callous -- a thickening of the skin due to friction between your foot and your shoe.
Make sure you are wearing socks at all time.
You may simply need a new pair of shoes, or shoes that fits better.
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Most unlikely to be a diabetic ulcer - you'd need to have had untreated diabetes for some time for this to occur. If you can get to see a chiropodist or podiatrist, they will advise and treat, You may need to see your GP if it's imflamed and sore.Health Question & Answer
In a young, not diabetic, what you describe is much more likely to be a verruca of plantar wart.
Worth getting your GP to check as if this proves to be the case treatment may be a one off squirt of liquid nitrogen which many good GPs are able to do then and there.Health Question & Answer
Worth getting your GP to check as if this proves to be the case treatment may be a one off squirt of liquid nitrogen which many good GPs are able to do then and there.Health Question & Answer
Diabetic foot ulcers are difficult to heal and it may lead to gangrene and amputation of the leg.
Since you are not a diabetic patient, you need not worry about foot conditions. Consult your doctor.Health Question & Answer
Since you are not a diabetic patient, you need not worry about foot conditions. Consult your doctor.Health Question & Answer