Living with diabetes? Podiatry for people with diabetes is one of the most overlooked aspects of diabetes management. Podiatrists have an important role to play in preventing and managing foot complications among people with diabetes. If you have diabetes, The Foot and Ankle Clinic can help you find out how to look after your feet and […]
Swelling in the feet, otherwise referred to as oedema, occurs as a result of a wide range of causes, including the body’s reaction to hot weather, a high salt intake, pregnancy, and the hormones associated with the menstrual cycle. Oedema can be symptomatic of serious medical conditions such as heart, kidney or liver disease. Fluid […]
How Diabetes Affects Your Feet Many diabetics experience problems with their feet so adequate foot care is essential to reduce the risk of complications. The Foot and Ankle Clinic helps diabetics maintain healthy feet by providing ongoing foot care programs and treatment where necessary. Diabetes can affect your feet in a number of ways if […]
What is Charcot’s Arthropathy? Charcot’s arthropathy is a complication of diabetic neuropathy. Due to the neuropathy, the bones in the foot become weakened and fractured without major trauma. As the patient notices little pain (a result of the neuropathy), he/she continues to walk on it. This leads to severe deformities of the foot, intractable ulceration, culminating […]
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