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Diabetic foot
My father was suffering from foot ulcer and the infected part of toe was removed but from some days ,some part around the lower part of toe is loosed and after pressing some water and blood is coming out,he is renal patient also.there is chance of further forming of unhealthy part.
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Your father definitely has a problem First diabetis...renal impairment ...and now diabetic foot. Remember diabetic foots do not heal well. 80 % foots will have another amputation within 5 years.
You stated water and blood coming out. Well it has not healed and my be extending to other parts of foot.
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consult surgeon and diabetic footwear maker
Health Tips
1. Footcare in diabetis mandatory.
2. Diabetic Footwear is compulsory
3. Learn correct dressing.
4. Healing takes long time
5. Apply Diafoot SB ointment to both feet at night. It prevents cracks developing which is the sourse of infection.
6. Never to walk barefoot
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Dr. Sudeep Putta Manohar
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Diabetic foot problems in renal patients can worsen quickly and takes longer to heal. Consult your Diabetologist or the surgeon regularly
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