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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2008
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Inspecting your feet; what
to look for; foot care tips
The foot doc
Dr.
Sarvepalli
D. Jokhai
DPM
Diabetes makes it
hard for you to feel
injuries when the
disease affects your nerves.
Inspection of your feet
should take place everyday
around the same time by you
or a family member. This
will help in finding small
skin irritations before they
become serious problems.
First, check the top of
each foot. Due to consist
rubbing from poor shoe fit
ting the top of the toes, back
of the heel, and outer edges
become affected.
Second, check the bottom
of each foot. The bottom of
the foot absorbs pounding
pressure from the body’s
weight that causes various
other problems for the foot.
Third, check the toes and
nails of the foot. Toenail
problems can be a sign of
fungal infections that often
occur between the toes and
may also lead to breaks in
the skin.
Fourth, check your shoes.
Look into your shoes before
placing your feet in them.
Use your hand to feel inside
your shoes for pebbles, loose
stitching, or rough areas
that cab irritate or injure
your feet.
What To Look For
During Inspection
Pay attention to any
changes in your feet. These
changes may include chang
es in skin or toenail color,
swelling, or areas that
appear red, dry, or cracked.
Also be aware of changes
in sensation, such as burn
ing, tingling, or a feeling of
“pins and needles.” Other
foot problems include hot/
cold feelings or numb spots.
Listed below are changes
your feet may experience:
Hot spots
Look for red “hot spots”
in areas that get a lot of
rubbing such as the tops
and bottoms toes, the outer
edge of the foot, and the ball
of the foot. Over time these
spots will turn into blisters,
corns, calluses, or sores.
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Sores, ulcers and
wounds
Look for sores in places
like the bottom of the big
toe or the ball of the foot.
Sores can have White, yel
low, or clear drainage. Seek
attention immediately if you
have a sore
Athlete’s foot
Look for redness, scal
ing, or cracks around and
between toes. This can be
a sign of a fungal infection
that causes itching and
breaks in the skin.
Toenail problems
Look for toenails growing
into the skin and causing
redness or pain. Thick, yel
low, or discolored nails can
signal a fungal infection.
Color changes
Look for any color changes
in the foot. Redness with
streaks can signal a severe
infection/which needs imme
diate medical attention.
Cracks in the skin
Look for cracks on the heel
and top and bottom of the
foot. These are often caused
by dry or irritated skin.
Foot care tips
These self-care tips can
help prevent foot problems:
• Manage your diabetes.
Monitor and control your
blood sugar. Take medica
tion as prescribed and eat
healthy foods.
• Inspect your feet daily
for hot spots, blisters, cracks,
or dry skin.
• Avoid walking barefoot,
even indoors. Always wear
shoes and socks when out
of bed
• Don’t use corn or wart
removers. These products
often contain acid. Hydrogen
peroxide can also make prob
lems worse
• Wash not soak your feet
with warm water and mild
soap everyday and dry your
feet well.
• Don’t trim corns, cal
luses, or toenails yourself.
• Stop Smoking. Smoking
restricts blood flow and can
make it harder for wounds
to heal.
• Avoid tight stocking,
socks, or pantyhose. These
can cut off blood flow to your
feet. Also, avoid crossing
your legs for long periods.
• Don’t us heating pads
on your feet. If you have
neuropathy, you could get a
burn and not feel it.
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Soothing, Effective Treatment For:
• Diabetic Foot Care • Ingrown Toenails • Bunions
• Heel Spurs • Hammer Toes • Corns, Calluses, Warts
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• Other Injuries & Conditions Of The Foot & Ankle
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Dr. Sarvepalli D. Jokhai, DPM
Diplomat, American Board of Podiatry Surgery
Fellow, American College of Foot Surgeons
Member, American Podiatric Medical Association
Director, Georgia Podiatric Medical Association
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