Podiatry & diabetic foot guides
A foot change is easier to treat when it is understood early.
Straightforward guides for foot wounds, infection, circulation concerns, diabetes-related foot risk and everyday podiatry problems—written for patients and families across Tamil Nadu.
If you have diabetes: a new wound, redness, swelling, colour change, discharge, odour or a hot swollen foot should be assessed promptly. If you feel seriously unwell, seek urgent or emergency care.
Start with what you notice
Some changes should be checked sooner, not later.
Choose the concern closest to what you or your family member is experiencing. Each guide explains possible warning signs, what a specialist assessment may consider and how to take the next step safely.
Not sure which guide fits? You do not need to diagnose the problem before contacting us. Share what you have noticed and our team can help direct your enquiry.
Priority guide
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Diabetic Foot Ulcer
An open foot wound that needs timely, specialist assessment—especially when diabetes, reduced sensation or poor circulation are involved.
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Foot Infection
Changes around a wound can require prompt medical evaluation.
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Gangrene
A serious tissue-health concern that needs urgent medical assessment.
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Charcot Foot
A serious diabetes-related foot problem that may cause warmth, swelling and changes in foot shape.
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Find the right starting point.
These guides support informed conversations with a podiatrist. They are not a substitute for an in-person diagnosis.
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Reduced blood flow to the legs or feet can affect walking comfort and healing.
Read guide 06Diabetic Neuropathy
Nerve changes linked to diabetes can reduce sensation and increase foot risk.
Read guide 07Heel Pain
Persistent heel pain can affect walking, sleep and daily activity.
Read guide 08Ingrown Toenail
A painful nail edge that may lead to inflammation or infection.
Read guide 09Corns & Calluses
Areas of thickened skin caused by repeated pressure or friction.
Read guide 10Cracked Heels & Heel Fissures
Dry, split skin around the heel that can become painful and vulnerable to infection.
Read guide 11Foot Deformity & Pressure Areas
Changes in foot shape can create pressure points that affect comfort, footwear fit and skin health.
Read guide 12Peripheral Vascular Disease
A broad term for circulation problems that can affect the legs and feet, walking comfort and a wound’s ability to heal.
Read guide 13Venous Leg Ulcer
A slow-healing lower-leg wound often linked to problems with the veins returning blood to the heart.
Read guide 14Pressure Ulcer
Skin and tissue damage caused by prolonged pressure, often in people with limited mobility or reduced sensation.
Read guide 15Flat Foot
A low or absent arch that is common and not always a problem, but can contribute to pain or abnormal pressure in some people.
Read guide 16Foot Corn
A small, hardened area of skin that develops where repeated pressure or friction is concentrated.
Read guide 17Bunion
A bony prominence at the base of the big toe that can change toe alignment, shoe fit and pressure on the forefoot.
Read guide 18Non-Healing Foot Ulcer
A foot wound that is not closing or improving needs a timely review of pressure, infection, circulation and diabetes-related risk.
Read guide 19Poor Circulation in the Feet
Reduced circulation can affect skin health, walking comfort and a wound's ability to heal.
Read guide 20Chronic Wound
A wound that remains open or repeatedly breaks down needs a cause-led assessment rather than repeated dressing changes alone.
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The earlier a foot concern is assessed, the more options may be available.
Our podiatry and diabetic foot team provides assessment, wound care, pressure management and referral coordination for appropriate cases.