I am 65 years old and have suffered from heel pain for several years and took early retirement because of it. I was afraid that surgery was the only solution for my foot and so put off going to the doctor. My daughter eventually took me to see Dr. LeBeau at his Foot and Ankle clinic. Now I wished I had come sooner.
St. Augustine Foot and Ankle
1 St. Johns Medical Park Drive
St. Augustine, FL 32086
Tel: 904-824-0869
Fax: 904-826-0966
Foot ulcers and other foot problems are a major cause of disability, morbidity and mortality in diabetics. Since diabetics have difficulty with wound healing, lower extremity amputations are too common. Once a limb has been amputated, the prognosis for the other limb is poor. Don’t let your diabetes get this serious.
See a podiatrist for diabetic foot care that includes:
• Diabetic neuropathy diagnosis • Diabetic neuropathy treatment • Foot circulation diagnosis
• Foot circulation treatment • Foot nerve conduction test • Prescription for diabetic shoes
• Foot ulcer treatment and other foot wound care treatment
• Leg ulcer treatment and other leg wound care treatment
Warning signs include:
• Skin color changes and temperature rises • Pain in the legs • Swelling of the foot and ankle
• Open sores that are slow to heal • Ingrown and fungal toenails
• Numbness or tingling in the legs or feet • Burning of the feet
Diabetic patients are vulnerable to poor circulation, decreased sensation and impaired healing. Even a minor foot problem can turn limb- and/or life-threatening. Diabetes is the number-one cause of foot amputations in the US. Fortunately, amputations are preventable with regular exams by podiatry doctor Thomas A. LeBeau, DPM.
Call us for an appointment today at 904-824-0869. Please feel free to use our online Request an Appointment form.
