A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF DIABETIC FOOT ULCER (D.F.U.) IN EASTERN PART OF INDIA, WEST BENGAL
Dr. Sourav Ballav*, Dr. Suresh Kumar Jaiswara and Dr. Gouranga Maity
ABSTRACT
Background: The metabolic disorder, Diabetes mellitus proceeds
through the association of various co- morbidities. Among the various
morbid pathological conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy, Diabetic
Neuropathy, Diabetic Cardiopathy, Diabetic Kidney Disease, the
Diabetic Foot Ulcer is one of the most commonly visible pathological
finding. The most challenging clinical aspect of Diabetes mellitus is
early control and its prevention from the amputation of lower limb.
Despite of lack of scientific data regarding D.F.U, an effort has been
done to present the current scenario. Aim: This study was undertaken
to evaluate the current scenario of D.F.U patient in West Bengal.
Materials and Methods: Total 60 D.F.U patients were selected
randomly from OPD of Raghunath Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya and
Hospital, Contai, West Bengal and the study duration was 1 year. Result: The study showed
that the most common age group of the patient suffering from D.F.U ranges between 45years
to 55 years with a minimum history of Diabetes mellitus > 15 years and the commonly
involved site of the ulcer was toe followed by planter aspect. Staphylococcus aureus and
streptococci were commonest micro organisms found in pus culture. Conclusion: This study
indicates toward more concern to the increase risk of trauma and ischemia of lower limbs due
to peripheral neuropathy which may cause loss of sensation and ultimately leading to
amputation.
Keywords: Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Diabetic Retinopathy, Diabetic Neuropathy, Diabetic Cardiopathy, Diabetic Kidney Disease, Amputation.
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