Spectrum Foot Clinics

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treatment With Spectum Foot Clinics

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Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treatment

Effective Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treatment From Our Expert Podiatrists.

People who have lost their sensation of pain often develop ulcers on the soles of their feet. This is often due to the fact that they exert so much pressure on one specific area that a callus forms there. As the patient can’t feel pain, the callus can continue to develop until eventually the pressure becomes so much that the tissue is actually broken down and an ulcer forms.

Ill-fitting shoes are another cause of foot ulcers as they rub or pinch the same area of the foot repetitively causing injury and harm without the diabetic feeling it. An ulcer is an open sore or wound that needs to be treated by a Podiatrist immediately to lower the risk of infection in the ulcer and to prevent amputation.

Person with a foot ulcer

What we can do for you.

We can treat Diabetic Foot Ulcer at any of our nationwide clinics.

Struggling with foot ulcers? Our nationwide clinics offer expert treatment to relieve pain and enhance recovery. Don’t let discomfort hold you back—book your appointment today and start your journey to healing.

Symptoms of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Diabetic foot ulcers can present with various symptoms, including:

  1. Open Sores or Wounds: Visible breaks in the skin, often on the bottom of the foot.
  2. Redness and Swelling: Inflammation around the ulcer area.
  3. Pain or Tenderness: Discomfort in the affected foot, although some people may feel little to no pain due to neuropathy.
  4. Foul Odor: Unpleasant smell from the ulcer, indicating possible infection.
  5. Discoloration: Dark or black tissue around the wound, which may suggest necrosis.
  6. Pus or Drainage: Fluid oozing from the ulcer, which can signal infection.
  7. Heat: Increased warmth around the ulcer site.

Treatment for diabetic foot ulcers may include:

  • Topical medication or dressing for the ulcer
  • Reducing the pressure around the ulcer site (referred to as off-loading) by using special footwear, crutches, braces or a wheelchair
  • Removal of dead skin around the site (called debridement)
  • Education on good foot health and prevention of problems if the ulcer has become infected
  • Antibiotics and maybe even hospital care might be required

Self-care is not advised in the case of a diabetic ulcer and the quicker professional treatment is sought and the healing process began, the lower the chance is of developing an infection. Our Podiatrist will instruct you on how to manage the care of the wound between visits.

Our Podiatrists understand the importance of regular foot health checks and provide specialist care for diabetic patients. Once our Podiatrist has assessed your foot ulcer, appropriate treatment will begin to reduce the ulcer while also getting to the root of the issue to prevent re-occurrence.

Our Podiatrists will also provide advice on preventative methods as well as advice on general foot care for diabetic patients if necessary.

Our patient’s health journeys

Gadge A
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I attended this week with a minor foot ailment. The service is excellent and good value. The podiatrist is very professional and the treatment was successful and painless.
Bernard O
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This is a brilliant place to go to if you are anyway nervous or anxious because they make you feel very comfortable before starting and are very chatty and polite. I got treated by a lady called Aoife who was so lovely and kind. I would highly recommend her and the clinic A+++
Miriam F
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Using Spectrum Foot Clinics was the best move I ever made regarding having my husbands feet being seen to, he's had diabetes for about nine years and found it difficult to find a suitable chiropodist (as was suggested by his diabetic nurse). I found your Clinic by searching on Google.I phoned in the morning, and made an appointment for that same afternoon, which pleasantly surprised me. The attention and professionalism we received by the podiatrist Saoirse Waldron, was warm, welcoming and reassuring.To anyone who suffers with foot problems, I would highly recommend a visit to your Clinic. I had my own feet seen to on the same day and what a difference it made!!!
Frank K
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Great place. I turned up on time for my appointment and was seen straight away. If only more places were like this. Chiropodist did the examination and assured me nothing much was wrong, this is what I wanted to hear. Very reassured and happy with the service.
David D
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Excellent service, diagnosed a problem I ve had with my foot for over a year when two other podiatrists couldn't. Highly recommended.
Sonja B
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Went for the first time to this clinic.The service was excellent. The chiropodist was brilliant he is great at his job and looked after me so well that I will be making another appointment. Great service
Ann Marie L
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Well I got a cancelation last Friday my original appointment was today only after ringing 3 days prior with very bad corns on both feet I'm a type 1 diabetic and gave been going to a different chiropodist for the last 20 years but the last couple of time when I rang in a very bad way was told 3/4 months not very good for me. So no words can describe Coro absolutely 100% I'll definitely be back here .Thank you so much Cora 💓
Clare P
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Cora is amazing...so professional and very gentle. An amazing Chiropodist...I am so glad we found her. Thank you Cora, for such an amazing service. 🥰🥰🥰
Sandra
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Very happy with the appointment I had with Meadhbh today, she’s so lovely & professional, got problem sorted & with great advice, if I could give 10 stars I would, great service 😊
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How Much Does It Cost?

Please visit individual clinic locations pages for pricing information.

Monday – Friday: 8am to 8pm

Saturday: 9am to 5pm

Sunday: Closed

*Please note, opening times can vary between clinics

This service can be provided to you by any of our experienced team of Podiatrists in our nationwide clinics.

We work with all major insurers – Vhi, Laya and Irish Life. We recommend you check your own policy for its terms and conditions to see what cover you have.

Our Patient Services team is available to help you Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, and Saturdays from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Call Us: 01 679 9685

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