The best center for treating diabetic foot in Cairo.
Patients with diabetic foot require highly specialized medical care and precise treatment methods to avoid serious complications. Therefore, the Diabetic Foot Treatment Center in Cairo, led by Dr. Hossam El Mahdy, Consultant Vascular Surgeon for Diabetic Foot Treatment, is considered the best.
Diabetic foot patients:
Diabetic patients are prone to diabetic foot problems due to prolonged periods of high blood sugar levels, which can lead to serious complications over time. Diabetes causes peripheral neuropathy, resulting in loss of sensation in the extremities and inadequate blood flow to the hands and feet. This leads to the patient’s inability to feel pain, increasing the risk of injury, wounds, and ulcers.
Factors leading to diabetic foot include:
There are several factors that increase the risk of diabetic foot, including:
Peripheral neuropathy.
Peripheral artery disease, poor circulation, and slow wound healing.
Microbial and fungal infections.
Obesity.
Smoking and alcohol consumption.
Increased pressure on the feet and lack of attention to their cleanliness.
Does gangrene in the foot cause death?
Symptoms of diabetic foot problems may vary from person to person and may include the following:
Loss of sensation or feeling any pain.
Feeling tingling or numbness.
Appearance of blisters or other wounds without pain.
Change in skin color.
Changes in foot temperature.
Occurrence of deformities in the foot.
There are some guidelines that patients should follow to care for diabetic foot:
– Avoid walking barefoot and ensure to wear appropriate shoes and cotton socks.
– Daily foot examination, ensuring there are no wounds, sores, or changes in skin color and texture.
– Avoid using hot water, and wash feet with warm water and soap.
– Pay attention to nail hygiene and trim them properly.
– Regular check-ups with the doctor.
– Maintaining blood sugar levels.
– Taking care of minor wound cleanliness, and treating them to prevent the spread of bacteria to the surrounding healthy tissues.
Treatment of diabetic foot in Egypt
Regular follow-up is necessary, and it is important to note if there are any changes in the foot such as changes in skin color, presence of ulcers, or swelling of the foot or ankle. The treatment for diabetic foot gangrene varies depending on the severity of the condition. The type of gangrene and the treatment for diabetic foot may include:
Non-surgical treatment options may include:
Usually, non-surgical options are the first line of treatment for diabetic foot problems. This is typically done by administering antibiotics via injections or tablets along with some preventive measures to maintain foot health and avoid complications.Surgical treatment:
We resort to it when non-surgical treatment fails to address diabetic foot problems. Surgical treatment options may include:1- Removing necrotic or dead tissue to prevent infection exacerbation. This is done in cases of spreading abscesses, infections, and dead tissue in the foot to prevent amputation.
2- Treating vascular insufficiency: The doctor may address peripheral artery disease through therapeutic catheterization or stent placement procedures to maintain blood flow to the extremities.
3- Amputation: This is considered when the spread of gangrene cannot be controlled. Depending on the affected area, amputation may involve only the largest toe or the entire foot in cases where the infection has spread, aiming to prevent the spread of gangrene to the legs and other parts of the body.
You can get the best treatment for diabetic foot problems at Dr. Hossam El Mahdy’s clinic, the best vascular surgeon in Nasr City, Mohandessin, and Manial. And in the Fifth Settlement.
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