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What is Foot Infections?

Foot Infections are frequent and potentially devastating complications. Infection prospers in more than half of all foot ulcers and is the factor that most often leads to lower extremity amputation.

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  • Swelling
  • Blisters
  • Pus or fluid drainage
  • Skin discoloration
  • Burning
  • Cracked and peeling skin
  • P/A, i, n
  • Toenail discoloration
  • Itching
  • Skin Infections. Diabetic ulcers on the feet are prone to skin infections, resulting in swelling around the wound site, foul-smelling drainage, fever and chills.
  • Abscess Formation.
  • Sepsis.
  • Foot Deformities.
  • Gangrene.
  • Foot Amputation.

Wearing socks and shoes can create a moist environment, where bacteria and fungi can flourish, and walking around barefoot can cause injuries that lead to eventual infections. The only way to prevent a foot infection is through proper foot maintenance and by seeking medical attention immediately after injury.

  • Daily Foot Inspection. NYU Langone podiatrists and orthopedic surgeons encourage people with diabetes to inspect both feet daily for blisters, cuts, scratches, and ingrown toenails.
  • Proper Footwear.
  • Blood Sugar.
  • Weight Loss.
  • Tobacco Cessation.

Having diabetes means that you're more at risk of serious foot problems, and these can lead to amputation. This is more likely to happen if you've been told your level of risk for getting foot problems is high. This means that a minor problem with your feet could quickly become something very serious.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Patients with mild infections can be treated with oral antibiotics, like cephalexin, dicloxacillin, amoxicillin-clavulanate, or clindamycin. A more severe infection is typically treated intravenously with ciprofloxacin-clindamycin, piperacillin-tazobactam, or imipenem-cilastatin.

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How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

  • Incision. Most deep foot infections require incision and drainage.
  • Debridement.
  • Investigation.
  • Wound lavage.
  • Antibiotic treatment.
  • Wound closure.
  • Revascularisation.
  • Amputation.
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