Some diabetic patients – as a result of high blood glucose levels for long periods – develop neuropathy, which means damage to the blood vessels supplying the nerves in the feet, which leads to a feeling of numbness and a loss of the ability to feel pain in the feet, especially when they suffer from wounds and scratches.

Diabetic wounds do not heal easily, and if left untreated, they may lead to ulcers in the feet that may become infected, causing diabetic foot pus.

In our article today, we learn about treatment of pus in diabetic foot, and the best center for treating diabetic foot conditions in Egypt.

What are the symptoms of pus in diabetic foot?

The patient may notice some symptoms when the foot ulcers become infected and pus accumulates in them, including:

• Suffering from constant pain in the feet.
• Redness of the skin around the ulcer.
• Feet are warmer than normal.
• Swelling and swelling of the affected area of the foot.
• Yellow or green fluids emerge from the ulceration site.

You should go to the doctor as soon as the previous symptoms appear, because they may worsen and lead to fever and persistent bleeding, which indicates a severe infection in the feet.

How to treat pus in diabetic foot

Treating pus in diabetic feet begins with suctioning the pus from the site of the ulcer, then prescribing some oral antibiotics for about two weeks. To eliminate infection in cases of superficial ulcers.

While cases of deep ulcers in which the infection has exceeded the layers of skin and caused bone inflammation are treated by injecting antibiotics into a vein for a longer period, which may range from 4 to 6 weeks.

The doctor may resort to amputating the affected bones if they are completely damaged and do not respond to antibiotic treatment. To protect the rest of the bones of the feet from damage.

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Important instructions for diabetics to maintain the health of their feet

Diabetic foot pus is the silent enemy that attacks patients without them realizing it, and causes them serious complications that threaten their general health, so they should pay close attention to the health of their feet.

Doctors recommend following some instructions to prevent diabetic foot pus, including:

• Control blood glucose levels, to protect blood vessels and peripheral nerves from damage.
• Feet examination Wregularly, especially between the fingers, looking for any signs of cuts or sores.
•   Wear comfortable shoes even when at home,  to protect the feet from injuries.
• Clean your feet daily by washing them with warm water and soap, then drying them well with a clean, sterile towel.
• Use talcum powder between the toes, to reduce moisture.
• Do some exercise to increase the rate of blood flow to the feet, such as walking and swimming.
• Regularly trim toenails straight,to remove sharp edges that may cause cuts to the feet.
• Quit smoking because it leads to damage to the blood vessels in the feet.

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Vascular Art Center…the best center specialized in treating diabetic foot pus

The Vascular Art Center is considered one of the best centers in Egypt for treating pus in diabetic foot, as it includes an elite group of the most qualified doctors specializing in vascular surgery and diabetic foot surgery.

Vascular Art Center doctors use the latest technologies and medical devices to treat pus, including a pus suction device and a “Foot Scan” device to carefully examine the feet.

The Vascular Art Center has achieved great success in treating pus in diabetic foot, and has also been able to save many cases that were at risk of amputation. If you are looking for The most famous vascular doctor in Egypt a> To diagnose and treat diabetic foot conditions, all you have to do is call our numbers shown in front of you on our website, and we wish you good health and wellness.

Vascular Art – Dr. Mahmoud Salah

Frequently asked questions about treating pus in diabetic feet

Frequently asked questions about treating pus in diabetic feet