Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today is the day that all Irish and
Irish honorees don their green clothing and head out to pinch all of those not
in green. We are celebrating the Irish heritage of this country with lots of
drinking, laughing and enjoying life together. But there is one place that you
do not want to see green and that is on your feet.
Pseudomonas is a type of bacteria that appears green when it
infects your skin. It is a very common bacteria in puncture wounds and diabetic
foot wounds. It is so common in puncture wounds that it is actually the #1
suspected bacteria when someone steps on something that goes through their shoe
and pierces their skin.
Once you have been infected with pseudomonas, the wound will
start to grow what looks like a green film over the area. The area will appear
bright green and almost looks like a fungus. So, you may be wondering what we
can do about your infection. Basically, it comes down to the world of
pharmaceutical drugs. There are several drugs that treat Pseudomonas. Depending
on the severity of the infection you may be able to take oral drugs, but if it
is bad enough you may need IV drugs.
So, if you have stepped on something or you have a diabetic
ulcer, it is important that you come into your podiatrist office for treatment.
These wounds will not heal if they are infected and will actually increase in
size and cause you more problems than what you need to deal with.
If you or someone you know has a diabetic ulcer or has
stepped on something it is important that you see your local podiatrist to talk
about the best treatment plans for you. If you live in the Bradford or Westborough,
Massachusetts area, Dr. Wachtel would be more than happy to see you and help
treat your infection. We are also happy to announce our Methuen and North
Andover offices located at 451 Andover St. Suite 300, North Andover MA 01845
and 87 Jackson St, Methuen, MA 01835.
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