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As diabetic foot ulcers are not often seen as a threat, their symptoms are usually dismissed as trivial. However, the fact of the matter is, these symptoms can have severe consequences if ignored and left unmanageed.
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WHAT IS SYMPTOMS OF A DIABETIC FOOT ULCER? 01 Numbness This is the most familiar symptom of nerve damage or diabetic neuropathy and it can be a troubling one. Caused by poor blood sugar control persisting over a period of time, neuropathy tends to be bilateral. 02 Tingling Also caused by diabetic neuropathy, this feeling goes hand-in-hand with numbness and you may feel a heightened sensitivity to touch even when covering your feet with something light such as cloth. 03 Muscle Weakness As explained above, one of the causes of diabetic foot ulcers is the lack of blood supply to the nerves, which will subsequently affect the way your muscles move, leading to a lack of energy in your limbs. 04Redness or Swelling Foot ulcers can sometimes go undetected for some time and it may be too late once discovery is made. When you notice unusual swelling or redness, this is a clear indication that there is something wrong and you have injured your foot unknowingly. 05 Wounds and Ulcers Infections are common in this condition as diabetic patients are more susceptible to open sores on the feet that are slow to heal, foul-smelling, or are draining due to impaired nerves and blood flow. www.myfootdr.com.sg
