Man in Wong Tai Sin Public Housing Estate Rejects Leg Amputation for “Diabetic Foot” – Risks Fatal Consequences [Diabetes/Diabetic Foot/Wong Tai Sin/Chronic Diseases]

▲ A man in a public housing estate refused to have his legs amputated due to his “diabetic foot”. His legs were rotting, bleeding and oozing with stench. Doctors warned that the condition could be fatal.

[Diabetes/Diabetic Foot/Wong Tai Sin/Chronic Diseases]If you have any physical problems, you must seek medical treatment in time! But recently, a man living alone in Upper Estate, Wong Tai Sin, was suspected of suffering from “diabetic foot”. His legs were swollen, his skin and flesh were rotten, blood was oozing out, and he smelled of a “dead rat”, which made the neighborhood unbearable. However, the man claimed that he did not have diabetes and that his legs had healed, and refused to receive assistance.

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A recent episode of the TVB program “Looking Around” reported that some residents in Upper Wong Tai Sin Estate complained about being disturbed by a stench, and the source of the odor came from a man living alone. The program team followed up with the man. From the video, it can be seen that he walks hobblingly and slowly, his feet are severely swollen, his skin and flesh are severely rotten, and he also bleeds from time to time and emits a putrid smell.

A female neighbor described that his legs were swollen, his flesh was sore, blood was constantly oozing out, and he was even surrounded by flies. After he left, he had to use bleach to clean the floor. Neighbors on the same floor said that the stench was unbearable, describing it like “a dead rat.” taste”. Neighbor Ms. Lu (pseudonym) revealed that she lives in Lower Estate, Wong Tai Sin. She had noticed the man a long time ago and was very worried about his health.

Rotting legs spread stench to neighbors

It is understood that the man lived with his parents in Xiacun. The condition of his feet was not serious at the time, but he had a dispute with his family over treatment issues. His parents could not bear the smell and asked him to have his feet amputated, but the man refused. , finally applied for household splitting and was assigned to live alone in a unit in Upper Village, Wong Tai Sin.

Neighbors pointed out that the man’s living environment was poor. The rotten stench came out of the corridor, and there was blood on the walls and the floor. They had to hold their breath and run every time they went in and out. Affected resident Ms. Yang (pseudonym) said that the odor not only spreads to the corridor, but can even be smelled in her own home. Even running the air freshener for a long time will not help much. She reported it to the management office, but the staff said there was nothing they could do about it and only asked the residents to close the doors and windows.

Says his legs are healed and refuses to receive help

Some neighbors suspected that his diabetes had worsened, resulting in severely ulcerated “diabetic feet.” Ms. Yang said that the man usually does not harass others, but sometimes asks people for 20 yuan to buy sweets. Many neighbors have tried to persuade others, but to no avail. In order not to disturb others, he usually goes out in the early morning. If there are other people on board the bus, he will let others board first. Ms. Yang also pointed out that the man was estimated to be in his 30s. He had said that he was just “waiting to die” and therefore refused medical treatment.

When the program team visited his home, the man claimed to have seen a psychiatrist and took psychiatric medication, emphasizing that he did not have diabetes or take diabetes medication. He claimed that the wounds on his legs were caused by flies and other insects. He said that he was currently receiving disability subsidies from the Social Welfare Department. He said that his feet were scorched and had healed, and there were no other serious problems. He refused the program team’s offer of assistance.

“Diabetes foot” can be serious and fatal

Zhou Zhenzhong, a specialist in endocrinology and diabetes, said in the program that “diabetic foot” is one of the complications of diabetes, which causes problems in the sensory nerves. It mainly occurs in hard parts such as the soles of the feet and toes. Due to poor sensation, blood supply problems, damage, minor injury or infection, the patient may not be aware of it. As a result, rotten tissue may develop, septicemia may occur, or bacteria may be transmitted from the feet to the body and cause death.

In terms of treatment, Dr. Zhou said that it is necessary to take good care of the wound, take antibiotics and avoid stress to remove the bad tissue and allow the good tissue to grow back slowly; if the wound is too wide, too deep or the nerves and blood vessels have become poor, such as If not controlled well, it may lead to amputation or death.

Dr. Zhou believed that the man’s condition was “diabetic foot”, which was visually caused by chronic diseases, resulting in long-term edema of the lower limbs, venous reflux problems, or blockage of the lymphatic system, which in turn led to infection, ulceration, and the formation of rotten flesh. He also pointed out that there are many different possible causes behind it, and diabetes is one of the main reasons, but “typical diabetic foot” mainly affects the toes and soles of the feet. He estimated that the man’s condition was not an acute problem, but was caused by accumulation over a long period of time. The problem may have occurred for months or years.

Diabetes causes + symptoms

In an interview, Dr. Huang Zhuoli, a specialist in endocrinology and diabetes, pointed out that diabetes is a chronic disease. When the pancreas secretes insufficient insulin, or the insulin cannot function, blood sugar will become abnormally high, leading to diabetes. Generally speaking, the early symptoms of diabetes are not obvious. Common symptoms include abnormal thirst, frequent urination, easy fatigue, weight loss, blurred vision, etc. However, some patients may not have obvious symptoms and may not be diagnosed with diabetes until complications occur.

Dr. Huang pointed out that people with a family history of diabetes, people who are obese, people who have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and people who have had gestational diabetes are all at high risk of developing diabetes. He also reminded that even those who have no high-risk factors and no symptoms, those over 35 years old should consider getting a blood sugar test. It may be too late to get tested when symptoms are found.

Diabetic patients should control their weight

Dr. Huang suggests that patients with diabetes should control their weight well. People who are obese or overweight (i.e., have a BMI (body mass index) higher than 25 or 23m2/kg respectively) should first lose 5-10% of their body weight, which will have an impact on blood sugar control. help. In terms of exercise, he recommends 30 minutes of aerobic exercise at least 5 days a week; in terms of diet, you can reduce carbohydrate intake, choose more fresh ingredients and vegetables, eat less processed products, and eat vegetable oil, seed oil (such as Olive oil, canola oil, etc.) are the main cooking oils, which are healthier.

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Editor in charge: Luo Jiaxin

2024-03-12 04:15:33

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