Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, or HBOT, is a treatment that involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment (a hyperbaric chamber). The body’s tissues need a suitable supply of oxygen to function properly, even more so when the tissue is damaged. The goal of this treatment is to fill the bloodstream with enough oxygen to help…
Pressure injuries, also known as bedsores or pressure ulcers, can arise when an individual is sitting or lying in the same position for a long time without moving. This reduced mobility causes the skin over bony areas to become damaged due to lack of blood flow. These painful wounds can grow over time and lead…
Do you or someone you know have diabetes? If so, then it’s important to be aware of complications that can arise such as diabetic foot wounds. “The lifetime risk of developing a foot ulcer for someone with diabetes is 25 percent,” says Dr. Gerard Furst, a podiatrist at Mather’s Wound Treatment Center. While there’s a…
Cancer treatments are necessary and lifesaving, but just like with any procedure or even medications, there is always some risk for complications or side effects.
Nearly everyone will have some type of swelling that affects a part of their body at some point in their life. Swelling can be cause by many things, whether it be injury or illness. When it comes to swelling in your legs,
We’ve come a long way in reducing the impact of diabetes on people’s lives, however complications can still arise. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is key to reducing your risks for complications but having uncontrolled blood sugar can lead you to develop a wound that is very slow to heal.
Patients with vascular disease often have non-healing wounds. Wound care begins with treating any underlying problems contributing to non-healing, such as vascular problems that could be impeding blood flow to the area. Learn more about treating vascular problems and how it relates to wound care.
By Joseph C. White, MD, FAAFP A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that commonly appears on the bottom of the foot and occurs among 15% of people with diabetes, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). Diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower extremity amputations in the United States, and the…
Taking your dog for a good long walk may be your first step toward preventing diabetes. Diabetes is epidemic in the United States and all around the world. A landmark study by the Diabetes Prevention Program Research group found that lifestyle changes such as following a healthy low-calorie, low-fat diet and introducing moderate physical activity…