My father has had Diabetes for a good 20 years and been able to control the sugar. Then he had to have Triple Heart Bypass surgery,about 7 years ago. The Doctors used some of his veins from his legs, and for the last 5 years he has had pain in his legs and feet. Now the Doctors tell him he may loose a leg?
2006-07-28 12:57:36 · 15 answers · asked by MabelCat 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Diabetics lose toe(s) or leg when a gangrene and spreading of infection. Pain in the leg in this case can be due to vein engorgement or from peripheral arterial disease ( hardening of arteries in the leg). Go to podiatrist and get accurate diagnosis and get proper treatmnt. Being a diabetic does not mean you will lose your leg. Medicine is so advanced, there are medication to help circulation and surgery to improve circulation. But most important, DO NOT SMOKE.
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2006-07-29 20:52:22 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The number one rule for anyone is the feet are farthest from the heart and circulation is less there. If you severe a toe it can not be reattached because it does not get enough blood flow. Well you need to help your Dad as much as possible being told you are going to loose part of your body and be disfigured is a tough thing. Being told you no longer will live is worse. Tell your father you would rather have him hear with you alive and that you need him. Motivation helps. Secondly they make so many prosthetics now a days he should be able to get around fine. Find him a support group with people or just one person who has been there someone elses experience helps it be less frightening.
2006-07-29 01:45:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A complication from diabetes is nerve damage. Your father may be having diabetic complications. Also, since he had the surgery several years ago it is possible that his legs have not healed properly. I am sorry he may loose his leg. Please go to the american diabetes asociation website they have support groups and reference materials for you. Good Luck
2006-08-01 03:38:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's too bad I'm sorry for both of you. If it were me I would get other opinions, 2nd and 3rd opinions to see if there was some way to save his leg, sometimes going to a different doctor who has different experience can shed light on a new treatment other doctors are not familiar with. Good luck.
2006-07-28 15:48:16 · answer #8 · answered by Tina of Lymphland.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though he had diabetes, at the time when he needed the heart bypass, his heart needed the veins more than his legs. Better to lose a leg now, than his life seven years ago. Many blessings to you and your family.
2006-07-28 15:50:50 · answer #9 · answered by butrcupps 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
diabetes causes poor circulation so its not uncommon for a loss of a leg or foot or toes..i agree with the be supportive
2006-07-28 13:04:13 · answer #10 · answered by xr7cougar97 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋