Fungus in Nails of diabetic patients

A common condition seen in diabetic patients which is usually an INFESTATION ( just colonization and no invasion or any immune response) not INFECTION at the early stages.

Does fungal nail infection cause complications or health consequences?

For the most part,the answer is NO.

• The initial appearance of a fungal nail infection seems harmless without any symptoms.
• The first sign of nail fungus appears as green,white or yellow debris that develops underneath the nail plate or between the nail fold and the nail plate.
• People with diabetes face elevated risks because it can potentially lead to ulcers and, in extreme cases, require amputation of toes.
• Toenail fungus can cause lasting disfigurement of the toes and permanent nail destruction.
• The early use of fungal nail treatment stops toenail fungus from advancing.
• The real issue in treating the fungal nails is the prolonged period of treatment for an AYMPTOMATIC condition.
• The condition creates two major risks because it can trigger secondary bacterial infections and cause repeated occurrences of the disease.
• The specialized care at Madurai Footcare Center provides individualized, effective solutions through timely treatment under the guidance of Dr. Saravana Kumar.

When to Seek Medical Help:

• You should consult a doctor immediately when your nail infection causes pain or if it creates nail deformities or skin areas.
• Patients with diabetes need to seek medical attention right away because their foot problems tend to advance rapidly. Doctors provide patients with oral or topical medications and ma perform minor surgical procedures when needed.
• The patients at Madurai Footcare Center under the guidance of Dr. G.Saravana Kumar’s expert podiatric surgical care receive state-of-the-art treatments ,which bring back both operational ability and pain-free comfort.

Prevention and Self-Care Tips:

• MOISTURE AND HOT CLIMATE are good friends for fungus.
• Daily foot washing followed by complete DRYING in between the toes and nails prevents development of fungus.
• short straight nail trimming helps prevent injury and it’s complications like infections. The
• combination of breathable socks with proper footwears helps stop moisture accumulation (though diabetic patients have dry feet ONLY because of neuropathy).

Why Choose Madurai Footcare Center?

The medical facility, Madurai Footcare Center, provides trusted advanced foot healthcare services to patients who need diabetes-related foot complications. Our Diabetic Foot Hospital in Tamil Nadu serves as the leading institution that prevents amputations and handles complex infections including nail pathologies.

Dr. G.Saravana Kumar leads the center as a distinguished Podiatric Surgeon and Diabetic Foot Specialist in India who brings extensive knowledge of podiatry and surgical foot care to his practice. The medical expertise of Dr.G. Saravana Kumar provides patients with top-notch treatments for nail fungus alongside diabetic wound care and other foot-related conditions.

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