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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In Foot When Suffering From Varicose Vein
Question: I have severe pain in my right foot. It has lasted for 3 days. I have tried to raise the foot but it makes no difference. I am Diabetic type 1 and also have varicose veins. I take thyroid tablets, the pill, and have recently been told I am severely anaemic.I an taking iron twice a day. I am also due a B 12 injection soon. I am not aware of having injured my foot. The sensation in my feet has always been good
I have not received a reply. Please can you give me some advice as to how to treat my foot?
I have not received a reply. Please can you give me some advice as to how to treat my foot?
Brief Answer:
Injection B12 at the earliest.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.
The main cause of foot pain in diabetics are peripheral artery disease and peripheral neuropathy.
The most common contributor to diabetic foot pain is a nerve problem called Peripheral Neuropathy. This is where the nerves are directly affected by the disease process.
Persistent high blood sugar can contribute to this type of pain.
Massaging your feet with a diabetic foot cream, or using a foot roller, often takes the edge off the pain. Vitamin B preparations are often recommended; and there are a variety of prescription medications that do work. Using cushioned, supportive shoes and foot support inserts is always needed to protect the feet from the pounding, rubbing and irritating pressures that contribute to neuropathic pain.
Peripheral artery disease , sometimes referred to as peripheral vascular disease , means that there is narrowing or occlusion by atherosclerotic plaques of arteries outside of the heart and brain. This is sometimes referred to as "hardening" of the arteries.
Diabetes is a known risk factor for developing peripheral artery disease. In addition to pain in the calves during exercise the signs and symptoms of peripheral artery disease relate to a decreased delivery of oxygen to the lower legs and feet.
In severe cases, the lack of oxygen delivery to tissues can result in ulcers and even gangrene (tissue death).
I advice you to take Injection B12 at the earliest and add methylcobalamin orally.
Hope I have answered your query.
If any thing else you are welcome.
Good luck.
Injection B12 at the earliest.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.
The main cause of foot pain in diabetics are peripheral artery disease and peripheral neuropathy.
The most common contributor to diabetic foot pain is a nerve problem called Peripheral Neuropathy. This is where the nerves are directly affected by the disease process.
Persistent high blood sugar can contribute to this type of pain.
Massaging your feet with a diabetic foot cream, or using a foot roller, often takes the edge off the pain. Vitamin B preparations are often recommended; and there are a variety of prescription medications that do work. Using cushioned, supportive shoes and foot support inserts is always needed to protect the feet from the pounding, rubbing and irritating pressures that contribute to neuropathic pain.
Peripheral artery disease , sometimes referred to as peripheral vascular disease , means that there is narrowing or occlusion by atherosclerotic plaques of arteries outside of the heart and brain. This is sometimes referred to as "hardening" of the arteries.
Diabetes is a known risk factor for developing peripheral artery disease. In addition to pain in the calves during exercise the signs and symptoms of peripheral artery disease relate to a decreased delivery of oxygen to the lower legs and feet.
In severe cases, the lack of oxygen delivery to tissues can result in ulcers and even gangrene (tissue death).
I advice you to take Injection B12 at the earliest and add methylcobalamin orally.
Hope I have answered your query.
If any thing else you are welcome.
Good luck.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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