Friday, March 4, 2011

Diabetes and Wound - Watch for Yourself Be Careful!

When the body is contained normal levels of glucose - the wound is not a problem! Washed, processed, or seal the plaster bandage - a little baking, but essentially nothing.

But when you are diagnosed with diabetes - beware. According to statistics, 60% of nontraumatic amputations of limbs are connected with diabetes. A diabetic foot - the main cause of hospitalization with subsequent surgical intervention.

Why run wound up to such an extent? Everything is in our hands, and make an effort, you can avoid trouble.

Reasons for patients with diabetes is difficult to heal wounds

The disease reduces blood circulation - a key factor in healing and regeneration. When the process is slow, stagnating have difficulty healing and increases the likelihood of blood poisoning.

Elevated levels of glucose. Wednesday, rich in sugar, allows bacteria to multiply rapidly, and the risk of infection is growing rapidly.

Neuropathic complications. Manifested in nerve damage and reduced sensitivity in the extremities (most commonly in the legs). Low sensitivity reduces vigilance - and the wounds are almost invisible to the patient.

Dry skin. Diabetes dries the skin, then there are cracks, which are formed, and injuries.

Tips on how to avoid injuries

   1. Regular inspection body for the appearance of wounds and skin lesions. Pay special attention to hands and feet. It is likely there are wounds on the body of which you never knew existed.
   2. During bathing, use antibacterial agents in everyday life are irreplaceable wipes that kill germs.
   3. Moisturize skin. Use the special lotions to prevent dry skin. That way you can prevent the occurrence of cracks and wounds.
   4. Listen to the advice of doctors. It sounds intentionally, but nonetheless! Follow the diet and regime, regularly carry out blood sugar and insulin injections. Low blood glucose levels slow down the spread of infection.

Keep track of your legs and do not let the wounds. If damage is found in time, the likelihood of complete recovery and restoration of normal functioning of the limbs, are quite high.

Methods of treating wounds

Self-treatment. Thoroughly wash the wound, apply antibiotic on the cheesecloth and remove zagrazneniya. Treat the wound with a lotion to keep clean and avoid reinfection. Perebintuyte wound, but not too over-tighten the bandage - it may slow healing. Repeat the procedure every day, change the bandage until they are cured. If the swelling around the wound appeared, flushed and warmed the surface, there was an unpleasant smell - seek medical attention immediately.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The patient is placed in a special pressure chamber, where the wounds were washed with 100% oxygen. As a result, increases the rate of growth of new tissue and blood vessels.

Nutritional therapy. Some people with diabetes do not adhere to special diets, ignore useful vitamins and minerals - all of this slows down the healing process.

Therapeutic massage. Especially popular among patients with ulcerative manifestations and limb edema of varying severity.

Wound - not a cause for panic. Just be careful, watch your health. With the right approach, everything will be fine, because diabetes is not a sentence!

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