Foot Infections and Ulcerations Treatment in Arizona
Although not widely discussed, foot infections and ulcers abound in the United States, with 1.6 million people affected. Ulcers precede 80% of lower extremity amputations within the diabetic population and are associated with an increased risk of death. At Prestige Medical Care, we bring excellence in care to patients suffering from foot and ankle ailments in Arizona.
Foot Infections and Ulcerations
Ulcers are open sore on the skin that won’t heal, or heal slowly. They can be caused by a number of factors, including diabetes, poor circulation, injuries, and others. These wounds require treatment by a professional, considering how easy they can get infected. If infections and ulcerations are left untreated, they can lead to serious complications that could require some severe measures, like amputation.
Symptoms of Infections and Ulcerations
The most frequent symptom of an ulcer is an open sore that doesn’t heal, or show improvements, after two weeks. The rest of the symptoms may vary depending on the cause of the ulcer, it could be accompanied by:
- Redness.
- Swelling.
- Pain.
- Burning.
- Itchiness.
- Rashes.
- Skin decoloration.
For diabetic patients, some symptoms, like pain or burning, might not be present due to diabetic neuropathy. For diabetic patients, it’s recommended to check your feet often, for signs or symptoms similar to the previously mentioned. And, in case of noticing something worrying, seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Causes and Risk Factors of Foot Infections and Ulcerations
Ulcerations could be the result of different causes or conditions, like:
- Diabetic neuropathy.
- Trauma.
- Cellulitis.
- Peripheral arterial disease.
- Foot deformities and conditions.
Some risk factors that could contribute to the formation of ulcers are:
- Poor hygiene.
- Improper care.
- Obesity.
- Chronic diseases.
- Smoking.
Infections and ulcerations are especially dangerous for people who suffer from conditions like diabetes or poor circulation considering that conditions like those, could undermine the body’s ability to fight infections or heal wounds.
Types of Ulcerations on the Foot
Ulcerations could classified in different types:
- Venous ulcers: caused by blood flow issues.
- Arterial ulcers: caused by poor blood flow.
- Mixed aetiology ulcers: caused by a mix of both.
- Diabetic foot ulcers: caused by diabetes-related complications.
- Non diabetic foot ulcers: caused for non diabetes-related issues.
- Pressure ulcers: caused by damage from sustained pressure.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Feet Infections and Ulcerations at Prestige Medical Care
Finding the right place to treat your foot infection and ulceration, while you’re suffering and worried, could just add to your worries. Fortunately, at Prestige Medical Care, you can find Doctor Devin Bland, DPM, FACFAS, DABPM, who is the right professional to provide treatment and care for your foot.
From a detailed evaluation and diagnosis, to immediate action and personalized treatment, your experience with our team would be the best possible. You can count on Dr. Bland’s ability in treating advanced and revisional pathology. knowing that one of his greatest joys is correcting a pathology that has hindered a patient’s enjoyment of activity for an extended period of time, or saving a limb that otherwise would have ended in amputation.
If you present symptoms like the previously mentioned and want to be back on your feet as soon as possible. Don’t wait for it to get worse, contact us today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Bland and start your treatmen