by tjbwebmedia@gmail.com | Feb 17, 2025 | Diabetic Foot, Patient Education
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions worldwide. One of the most serious complications of diabetes is diabetic foot ulcers, which can lead to severe infections and, in extreme cases, amputations. However, with proper care and preventive measures, the...
by tjbwebmedia@gmail.com | Feb 6, 2025 | Diabetic Foot, Gout, Patient Education
Gout is a painful form of arthritis that primarily affects the joints, especially in the feet and ankles. It results from an accumulation of uric acid crystals, causing inflammation, swelling, and intense pain. Managing gout requires a comprehensive approach, and...
by tjbwebmedia@gmail.com | May 6, 2024 | Patient Education
If you have lymphedema, your arms, legs, feet and other areas of your body may look and feel swollen. Lymphedema can be painful and may affect your ability to manage daily activities. Many people with lymphedema feel self-conscious about the ways it changes their...
by gsfagroup@gmail.com | Feb 21, 2023 | Foot and Ankle, Patient Education
What is Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by diabetes. When it affects the arms, hands, legs and feet it is known as diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is different from peripheral arterial...
by gsfagroup@gmail.com | Jan 31, 2023 | Patient Education
Diabetes can be dangerous to your feet – even a small cut can produce serious consequences. Diabetes may cause nerve damage that takes away the feeling in your feet. Diabetes may also reduce blood flow to the feet, making it harder to heal an injury or resist...
by dante@felderdigital.com | Nov 28, 2022 | Patient Education
A WOMAN PLAGUED WITH FOOT PROBLEMS FOR YEARS FINALLY RECEIVES PROPER CARE. Diane Savino, 88 loves walking along the beach near her home in Manchester. But for years, these strolls were painful due to two problems with her left foot. It would take two decades and the...