Question

Mr ’X’ is a known diabetic for past 10 years, has callus on the heel and a wound below the pressure bearing areas.His legs are warm. The common cause for this wound is

Answer 1

The common cause of this wound is an abnormality of the skin causing a build-up of callus tissue.

• It is also caused by wearing improperly fitted shoes. It will be very hard, more painful and cause irritation.

• Calluses occur more commonly in diabetic patients.

• Mr. 'X' already suffered from diabetes form the past 10 years, this may occur more commonly due to the nerve and vascular damage caused by diabetes.

• This is one of the major complications in diabetic patients.

• So people who have this problem should avoid hard-soled shoes.

• People can use over the counter cushion pads, it can be helpful to remove the pain.