this foot is on a person who is a diebitic2 and has been on medication but it is still the same from 4 to 5 days ago she calls it cellaca, but i think i am spelling it wrong and could some help on finding the correct spelling so i can give her some info. she is elderly and scared. thank you for any ones help.
2007-10-10 10:42:36 · 27 answers · asked by Christine K 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
It could be gangrene. Take her to the doctor/hospital immediately!!!!! My grandfather lost his leg after one of his toes turned black.
2007-10-10 10:46:33 · answer #1 · answered by my2centsworth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to a doctor or A&E NOW!
I guess it could be a problem with a bloodvessel (either shortage of blood or it can't get away and therefore it "bruises" the foot, hence the black and blue appearance).
Could also be a symptom of something worse, or maybe it's something else entirely that I don't know about - in any case it doesn't sound like the kind of thing she should just walk around with and wait to see if it goes away on its own.
Safest is to go see someone professional about it now, especially if it's been going on for 5 days and still showing no sign of improving!
2007-10-10 10:51:31 · answer #2 · answered by slashgirl_1984 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diabetic Foot Problems
Diabetes can contribute to foot problems in two ways. It can cause decreased feeling in the feet, so that injuries such as cuts and scrapes may go unnoticed, or it can cause decreased circulation to the feet, resulting in a reduced blood supply that may be insufficient to fight infection and heal wounds. so this could be seriously threating i would suggest consulting a doctor beacuse if it is infected and goes untreated she'll lose her feet for sure maybe her life
2007-10-10 10:48:30 · answer #3 · answered by tom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cellulitis Overview
Cellulitis is a common infection of the skin and the soft tissues underneath the skin. It occurs when bacteria invade broken or normal skin and start to spread just under the skin or in the skin itself. This results in infection and inflammation. Inflammation is a process in which the body reacts to the bacteria. Inflammation may cause swelling, redness, pain, or warmth.
* People at risk for getting cellulitis include those with trauma to the skin or other medical problems such as the following:
o Diabetes
o Circulatory problems such as inadequate blood flow to the limbs, poor venous or lymphatic drainage, or varicose veins
o Liver disease such as chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis
o Skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, or infectious diseases that cause skin lesions such as chickenpox or severe acne
2007-10-10 10:51:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get medical attention now.If the foot is turning black gangrene could be setting in.wit5hout proper care they could have to amputate.
2007-10-10 10:47:26 · answer #5 · answered by stinkypitts3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friends needs to see her doctor as soon as possible. She could be have a severe diabetic problem due to poor circulation, or she might have had a small cut or sore that didn't heal correctly. The blackness is the tissue dieing. Please, take her to the doctors, or at least call them,and see what they say. This is worrisome.
2007-10-10 10:47:26 · answer #6 · answered by Robin B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like cellulitis.
My mother had it. She spend two weeks in the hospital on intravenous antibiotics. She was blessed and did not lose her foot. What you describe sounds very bad and I would get to an emergency room ASAP.
Lots of information for you here.
http://www.webmd.com/search/search_results/default.aspx?query=cellulitis&sourceType=undefined
2007-10-10 10:48:47 · answer #7 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diabetics develop gangrene in their feet. If her foot is in this condition, she needs to be RUSHED to the emergency room immediately. If you have no circulation in your feet, the tissue basically dies, and you have to make sure that more tissue isn't affected. Don't delay any further, just in case.
2007-10-10 10:47:21 · answer #8 · answered by wynterwood 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is gangrene , or necrosis. Go to the ER ASAP. Ask if they offer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, or if there is a facility (aka wound treatement center) in your area that doe, if you want to avoid amputation.
2007-10-10 10:56:11 · answer #9 · answered by Fillymare 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TIME TO GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM! This woman has developed gangrene in her foot due to lack of good circulation caused by her diabetes. She may lose her toes as well as her foot if she does not seek medical attention IMMEDIATELY!
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE promise me you will take her to the ER straight away!!
If she does not have it attended to by a doctor, she may lose her foot, her leg - even her life!!!
2007-10-10 10:51:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋