Why You Need to Treat a Diabetic Wound

A diabetic wound is something that you simply must take seriously and have treated by an experienced medical professional as soon as possible. As soon as you notice it, get in touch with a doctor, because the consequences of not taking action can be devastating.

Severe, Long-Term Damage

If you have an advanced case of diabetes, urgent attention to a diabetic wound is even more important. One of the most potentially serious complications is a condition called peripheral neuropathy, which leads to numbness. If the wound is located on your foot and you develop this condition, you won’t be able to feel your feet so you won’t immediately know if it is getting worse. However, since your foot already doesn’t get the right amount of blood and oxygen due to a lack of circulation, even a minor wound can quickly become infected and turn into an ulcer.

If an ulcer develops and goes untreated, it can eventually infect the tendons, muscles and even bones. You will almost certainly need to go to a hospital if that happens to have the infection drained and treated. If you go long enough without treatment, you may be at risk of losing your foot or leg – or even your life.

Far too many people don’t get treatment soon enough. They either think it will heal on its own or they simply don’t want to visit a doctor again because they’ve already had a lot of appointments. While that’s understandable, if the alternative is potentially losing a limb we would hope you would opt to see a doctor as fast as you can.

Look at your feet carefully every day to check for signs of a diabetic wound or infection. If you see either, get in touch with the Dallas area professionals with DFW Wound Care Center as quickly as possible. Contact us online or call us at 972-665-6292 or 972-318-2383 to schedule a thorough examination.