Helping our Patients
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is a disease affecting many parts of the body. While there is no cure for diabetes, there is hope. With proper diet, exercise, medical care, and careful management at home, a person with diabetes can enjoy a full and active life.
Of the more than 28 million people in the US with diabetes, about half will develop neuropathy, a loss of feeling in the lower extremities. This nerve damage means an open sore or injury on the foot may go unnoticed until it becomes infected, which can eventually lead to the need for partial or full amputation of the foot or lower leg. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower-limb amputation. Dr. Stych is an integral part of the treatment team that prevents unnecessary complications including amputations.
Dr. Stych and his staff encourage individuals to schedule a Comprehensive Diabetic Foot Exam. This simple, painless examination helps diagnose the onset of diabetes and foot related problems due to the disease.
Your feet tell a story…We are here to listen!
Dr, Stych's Blog
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Blood Clots – A Silent Killer
April 21, 2019
What is a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)? A DVT is a venous thromboembolism (VTE) in one of the deep veins in the human body. The terms DVT and VTE are often used interchangeably. In layman’s terms, a DVT or VTE is called a “blood clot”. Blood clots stick to the wall on the inside of […]
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Charcot Foot
November 26, 2018
What is a Charcot Foot? A Charcot [shar-koh] foot, sometimes called Charcot joint, is a complex syndrome characterized as a foot with multiple fractures and joint dislocations in a patient with neuropathy (loss of sensation) and a history of minimal or no known trauma. It is named after Dr. Jean-Martin Charcot, a 19th century French […]
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Dry, Cracked Skin of Winter
February 18, 2018
Skin is one of the important natural barriers that works along with our immune system to defend the body against organisms that can cause infection. The skin on our extremities – hands and feet – are the most vulnerable and require additional attention to remain healthy during the cold, dry months of winter. I recommend the following […]
