Why does a diabetic foot ulcer not heal? EDFC, Surat explains the common causes and how treating them, not just dressing the wound, helps it heal.
Many people with diabetes have a foot wound that stays open for weeks or months despite regular dressings. In this short video, Elegance Diabetic Foot & Ulcer Clinic (EDFC), Surat looks at diabetic ulcer treatment and why some wounds refuse to heal, under the guidance of Dr. Ashutosh Shah.
Why a Diabetic Foot Ulcer Does Not Heal
- Constant pressure: Walking on the wound keeps damaging new tissue. This is the most common reason ulcers stay open.
- Infection: Bacteria in the wound, or in the bone underneath, stop healing.
- Poor blood flow: Without enough blood supply, the wound cannot get the oxygen it needs to heal.
- Dead tissue: Hard or dead tissue on the wound blocks new skin from forming.
- High blood sugar: Uncontrolled sugar slows healing and weakens the body's defence against infection.
How EDFC Treats Non-Healing Ulcers
Instead of only changing dressings, the EDFC team looks for the reason the wound is not healing and treats it directly. This may include removing dead tissue, controlling infection, checking blood flow, taking pressure off the wound with suitable footwear or offloading devices, and advanced wound therapies when needed. Blood sugar control is managed alongside wound care. Once the cause is corrected, many wounds that stayed open for months begin to heal.
Learn more about diabetic foot ulcers, advanced wound therapies, vascular assessment and footwear and offloading.
When to See a Diabetic Foot Team
If a foot wound has not improved within two weeks, or is getting bigger, deeper or more painful, it needs specialist assessment. Seek care the same day for fever, spreading redness, a bad smell or blackening skin.
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This video is general education, not a diagnosis. If you have a diabetic foot wound, please have it assessed in person. Send a photo on WhatsApp or book a consultation.
