A STUDY OF RISK FACTORS OF DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS
| Main Author: | Dr.Sunnaina Tahir, Dr. Maryam Tariq, Dr. Kainat |
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| Format: | Article Journal |
| Bahasa: | eng |
| Terbitan: |
, 2018
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| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/1464185 |
Daftar Isi:
- Objective: To decide the hazard factors related with improvement of diabetic foot ulcers Study Design: Descriptive/cross-sectional Place and Duration of Study: This investigation was directed at the Department of Internal Medicine, Services Hospital, Lahore from first January 2017 to 31st July 2017. Materials and Methods: A hundred and fifty diabetics were matured between 20- 75 years of intense OPD / crisis with diabetic foot ulcers. The investigation prohibited patients with congestive heart deception, incessant kidney deception and endless liver diseaseThe history of diabetes and its administration has been takenA point - by - point general physical examination was undertaken in each situation along with a touch examination and an ABI test using Doppler ultrasound. Blood testing was sent to HbA1c for control of glycemics. Ulcer flotsam and jetsam have been sent for culture and emotion. Results: There were 90 men and 60 women. Fringe neuropathy was available in 53.3% patients, 64% had missing or reduced fringe beats, 46.7% had poor glycemic control. Up to 90 percent of patients experienced basic contamination. In 40 percent of cases, footwear injury was available. Thirty (20%) patients needed long - term removal while rest were moderately supervised. Conclusion: Prolonged diabetes, nearness of basic contamination, fringe vascular sickness and fringe neuropathy are the real hazard factors in charge of improvement of diabetic foot ulcer. There is a critical need to instruct diabetic with respect to strict glycemic control and fastidious foot care. Key words: Diabetes mellitus, Diabetic foot ulcer, Amputation