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Charcot foot can be turned normal
My grandma is suffering with charcot foot she is under treatment but the leg is swelling and it is red. It is not yet reduced. Doctor diagnosed vascular disease in both the legs and diabetic neuropathy. Ankle deformity and She has all the complications like diabetes pressure cholestrol she has undergone surgery for hernia 2 times. Is there any chance legs will turn normal? If not how can it be maintained and prevented from further complications ?
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided.
However I would like to examine & investigate your grandma in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part.
--Breathing exercises particularly 'BHASTRIKA' aasan in Yoga will be very useful.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel Dr NC Gupta.) & see me and my yoga; & yoga simplified.
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--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish your grandma a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
DMC 3624
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Diabetes is the leading cause of charcots foot.
managing Diabetes, BP and cholestrol with proper cushioning of foot and care can save foot.
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Osteoporosis is common in this age group, which further aggrevates pain, but she is diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy which is one of the common causes of charcot.
Treat osteoporosis with calcium and vitamin-D supplements along with bisphosphonete therapy with caution, for neuropathy take neurotropic medication
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use gabapin and diclofenac combination gel, ROM and strengthening exercises
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Complication can be prevented
Need to visit nearby orthopedic expert regularly
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Share the picture of the foot and x rays if done. If not done get the x rays done. This gives an idea about the stage of Charcot foot. Also have to rule out infection.
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Look out for the breakdown of skin in sole of the foot
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