If you have diabetes, make time to schedule regular foot exams to help keep your feet healthy. Diabetic feet are vulnerable to ulcerations and other serious foot conditions, such as Charcot foot, caused by poor circulation in the lower limbs and reduced nerve sensation. If left untreated, these conditions can lead to infection, deformity or foot amputation.
During your foot exam, we will assess your feet for nerve sensation, skin irregularities (corns, calluses, punctures and redness), swelling, drainage and any unnatural pressure points prone to ulceration. Should we find any pre-ulcerative conditions, we will begin prompt treatment to prevent any wounds from occurring.
In between exams, be sure to:
- Inspect your feet daily for cuts, blisters,
redness, swelling or nail problems;
- Gently cleanse your feet each day with soap and
lukewarm water;
- Regularly moisturize your feet to avoid itching
or cracking.
If your foot changes shape or you notice any increased warmth, redness, pain, blisters or bleeding, stay off your foot and visit my office as soon as possible to be evaluated. Walking on an injured foot or delaying treatment may lead to further irreparable damage, loss of leg or more serious consequences.
Dr. Ruth Ann Cooper
Regenerative Medicine is using medical procedures that promote self-healing. Swift treatment for warts was approved by the FDA in late 2018. The procedure was developed in Scotland and has been used in the United Kingdom for several years. I have been using the Swift treatment for warts for several months. What is Swift and how does it work? Swift microwave is designed to promote your local immune response and allow your body to heal itself. Swift treatment results in a degree of localized tissue stress promoting a healing response, recruiting antibodies and stimulating a heat shock production. Swift treatment of warts has shown positive results for my patients. I have seen as many as twenty-three warts resolve as a result of the Swift treatment. No medication, no bandages and non-invasive. You can find out more on the Plantar Wart Therapy page on my website.
Dr. Ruth Ann Cooper
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