Early Signs and Symptoms of Charcot Foot in Diabetics
It is 6:00 am in the morning, your alarm is ringing, and you are waking up, placing your foot on the ground, but suddenly you feel nothing. No sensation, no pain, just numbness. What would be your initial thoughts on that? First, you might think that you have placed your foot in the wrong position all night while sleeping, and this might be a result of that. Now, you resume your day and reach the office. At the office, you are busy working, and while you are getting up on your feet, you feel the same. You might think it’s nothing serious. But what if this is the first sign of a silent condition that could change the shape of your foot forever? Many people don’t know the risk of this condition. It's called Charcot's foot. This condition weakens the foot's soft tissues, including the bones and joints. Serious foot deformity, sores, and possibly the need for amputation can arise from ignoring these symptoms. On the plus side, Charcot's foot can be kicked off if caught earl...