What Concerns Should You Have for your Feet in a Flood?

With all of the rain that Colorado is getting it is important to remember to keep your feet dry. Many people forget that when your feet sweat a lot and your socks get wet that your skin is basically sitting in a puddle all day. If you think about how your feet look after they have been wet for a long time, they get that wrinkly whiter look to them and they look like you have been swimming all day. This is not a big deal if your feet get a chance to dry out, but if they don't you can end up getting macerated skin that is not as strong as your regular skin and can actually break down.

So, why is this even important? Well, if you are a diabetic patient that already has difficulty healing wounds, you are going to be more prone to an infection or a long term ulcerations that can take anywhere from weeks to years to heal. If you are making your skin less strong, then it will be easier for you to rub a sore and introduce an infection. The most prone area to these kinds of sores is the skin between your toes. When they get wet, the rubbing motion of your toes can easily form a sore.

What can you do if this happens to you? Well, for one you need to see your podiatrist because they can offer you tips on how to prevent this from happening in the future and what to do for your current wounds. They will also be able to rule out any infection for you or deeper probing bone that should be of concern.

If you have unusually wet feetl, you should seek care from your  podiatrist. There could be an ulcer forming that could have an infection that needs to be treated with antibiotics and it could become much worse if not taken care of quickly. If you live in the Wilmington or North Billerica, Massachusetts area, Dr. Wachtel would be more than happy to see you and help treat your feet. 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.