Monsoon Foot Care: Essential Tips to Prevent Infections & Foot Ulcers
Monsoon increases the risk of foot infections by creating warm, damp conditions that encourage fungal and bacterial growth. Prolonged exposure to wet footwear, contaminated rainwater and unnoticed skin injuries can quickly lead to infections, particularly in people with diabetes, peripheral artery disease (PAD) and poor blood circulation.
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treatment Options
Diabetic foot ulcer treatment focuses on healing the wound, controlling infection and improving circulation to prevent complications. Management involves pressure offloading, wound debridement, antibiotics and revascularisation.
Diabetic Foot Ulcer: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Diabetic foot ulcers begin as small, unnoticed injuries but can progress into serious complications if not identified early. Symptoms such as persistent wounds that don’t heal for 4-6 weeks, swelling, discharge or blackish skin discolouration indicate underlying tissue damage and impaired healing.