What is a chronic wound?
If you have had a wound for a while, it simply means your body’s healing mechanisms aren’t functioning well. It could be a myriad of things from the medications you are on, varicose veins, diabetes, injuries, and trauma. To heal a chronic wound, you need one of our specialists at Corona Foot and Ankle. We […]
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Are Foot Ulcers A Sign of Diabetes?
1) Staining on your socks may be a sign of diabetic foot ulcers. Why is this? The source of stains on socks could be from a wound where plasma or blood has been leaking out. 2) How does diabetes affect your feet/cause diabetic foot ulcers? And why? Does this happen in the early stages of […]
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Why Can’t You Cut Diabetic Toenails?
Ingrown toenails can be a sign of other underlying issues such as microtrauma in the foot or incorrect functional use of the foot. For individuals that are confirmed diabetics, trimming and cutting toenails can be problematic, especially if the nails are overgrown. If you are a diabetic and you have an ingrown toenail, it may […]
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Ingrown Toenail Doctor
Ingrown toenails occur when a corner or side of your toenail contorts and digs into the skin around the cuticle. It can be an extremely painful condition, especially in severe cases. In addition to being a common problem, the big toe is usually the one most commonly affected. Some common causes of ingrown toenails include: […]
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