In August I went to Dr. for pain on heel. He gave me a shot . Didn't work as I had had them before and told him. I had a hammer to and a bunion on same foot so I went for. surgery. Started healing well Ivery swollen) Two weeks later I had bunion and hammer toe done on left foot. Meanwhile the right foot still was swollen . So he sent me for therepy. The therepy injured my back and knees. So I stopped going. They then took
X-rays and found MY toe was fractured badly and the pin had shifted. So I had to go in for a biopsy to make sure there was no infection . Then go back to redo the surgery again. This time inserting two plates and five screws. Well as my luck has it One screw is working its was out.So he has to operate and remove the plates and screws. When I reach the 6 months. MY left foot healed perfectly and quickly. But my right foot . The Dr. used titaniam plates and screws. About how large are they. My foot is still in alot of pain and I have to wear slippers or slip ons. Will the swelling go down once the plates are removed. He says the bone has healed he just wants to be cautious and waite for the 6mo. I am just curious about the size of plate and screws. thanks cat
I would have the lesions biopsied to rule out other unlikely diseases. it is difficult to get a fungal infection on the hands b/c we tend to wash them regularly.
It sounds like he may have pemphigus vulgaris.
Hello,
It sounds alot like bullous type tinea pedis, which is a fungal infection. Treatment can be either taken orally or typically, both have their own plus's and minus's. As this patient has diabetes the condition will be more difficult to get rid of they didnt have it. As fungus is easily spread by touch, stratching it has caused it to spread to those body parts which have come into contact with it. In my experience a topical cream known as terbinafine (generetic name) has the best results with the least side effects. I would advise not to pop the blisters as this can lead to a secondary bacterial infection which would then need to be treated with antibiotics.
Regards
Dr Foot