A Clinical Profile of Diabetic Foot Patients at Tertiary Health Care Institute, Nashik

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Diabetic Foot, Risk Factors, Ulcer.
Public Health

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Introduction: One of the most dreaded complications of diabetes mellitus is the diabetic foot syndrome. It can cause prolonged morbidity and possibly loss of a limb, apart from high medical expenses. It often is caused due to an easily correctable factor, or lack of simple preventative measures in a vulnerable patient. Aims: To study the clinical profile of diabetic foot patients, and associated risk factors. Method: A descriptive study, including diabetic foot patients admitted in surgery department at tertiary health care centre was carried out over a period of 2 years. Results: Majority of patients were males. Highest number of patients was in 61-70 years age group (41.66%). Use of tobacco (52.78%) and trauma were common causative factor. Conclusion: Diabetic foot is common in elderly male diabetics, tobacco users, with peripheral neuropathy, often caused due to minor trauma which patient ignores. Patient education and early intervention can reduce incidence and morbidity of this condition.

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2015-06-01

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