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[Burning feet].

Ulf Martin Schilling1

  • 1Kuramathi Medical Centre, Kuramathi Tourist Island, Malediven. mschillingdeu@netscape.net

MMW Fortschritte Der Medizin
|July 25, 2006
PubMed
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Diabetics with foot nerve damage are at high risk of burns from hot surfaces. Wearing shoes and keeping feet dry can prevent these injuries, especially during holidays.

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Area of Science:

  • Podiatry
  • Diabetology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Diabetes mellitus can lead to complications like diabetic polyneuropathy and macroangiopathy.
  • These conditions impair sensation and circulation in the feet, increasing injury risk.

Observation:

  • A 75-year-old man with diabetes, polyneuropathy, and macroangiopathy developed severe foot burns after walking barefoot on hot sand.
  • Despite antibiotic treatment, the wounds showed slow healing and persistent defects.

Findings:

  • Barefoot walking on hot surfaces poses a significant burn risk for individuals with diabetes, particularly those with neuropathy and macroangiopathy.
  • Delayed wound healing is a common complication in diabetic foot injuries.

Implications:

  • Diabetic patients should be educated on preventative measures to avoid foot burns.
  • Recommendations include wearing protective footwear in high temperatures and maintaining dry feet to reduce heat conduction.