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Foot Ulcer

Foot Ulcer Treatment in Tustin, CA

Foot ulcers are open sores or lesions on your feet that do not heal and keep reappearing and can cause swelling, burning, and discomfort. If you are dealing with foot ulcers, Dr. Charles Baik DPM, a board-certified podiatrist at Tustin Podiatry Clinic, can provide you with comprehensive treatment options to ensure quick and effective healing while minimizing the risk of infection. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 17400 Irvine Blvd. Suite H, Tustin, CA 92780.

Foot Ulcer Treatment Near Me in Tustin CA
Foot Ulcer Treatment Near Me in Tustin CA

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Diagnosis
Treatment
Without treatment

Patients with diabetes are prone to the development of foot ulcers. After years of elevated blood sugar, both nerves and small blood vessels in the feet are damaged. Patients, therefore, do not feel small injuries occur, and damage to the circulation predisposes people to the development of wounds that may not heal. Diabetes also affects the immune system, leading to an increase chance of infection of foot ulcers.

Diagnosis

Ulcers can form on the feet of people with diabetes, usually after an injury or in places that receive constant pressure, such as the ball of the foot. Further testing can be done to assess the circulation of the foot, and to determine the extent of the loss of sensation.

Treatment

Because pain from infection or enlarging of an ulcer might not be felt, diabetic foot ulcers need to be closely monitored for progression or infection. Calluses on the foot or around the wound should also be monitored regularly and treated when necessary. In some cases, alterations can be made to footwear to promote healing. Topical medications can be applied to encourage wound healing.

Without Treatment

Diabetic ulcers may become deep or infected. In cases of bone infection, long courses of intravenous antibiotics may be required. In some cases amputation of the affected toe may be necessary.

Visit Tustin Podiatry Clinic for more information. Call us or schedule an appointment online for our experienced Foot Doctor for consultation! We serve patients from Tustin CA, Irvine CA, Garden Grove CA, Orange CA, Anaheim CA, Costa Mesa CA, and Lake Forest CA.

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17400 Irvine Blvd Suite-H,
Tustin, CA. 92780