What Are the Signs of A Bacterial Skin Infection in Diabetics?

Take a look at some of these famous signs that have become a part of our American culture:

The Coca-Cola Logo

The Golden Arches

The Holywood Sign

The No Parking Sign

The One Way Sign

The Stop Sign

The Visa Logo

The Wet Paint Sign

and

Bacterial Skin Infection Signs

Okay, so we're talking about a different kind of sign than these famous and notorious signs, but these signs can save your life . . . if you catch them before they cause harm to you.

Bacterial skin infections are the 28th most common diagnosis in hospitalized diabetic patients today. Why? Because ddiabetes restricts blood flow to the skin and that leads to poor skin health and skin infections. To make the matter worse, diabetics are prone to slow healing and when that is added to the possibility of an infection, special care is needed.

Diabetics are no strangers to watching their health, keeping aware of their feet, visiting their doctor, taking blood sugar levels, maintaining a healthy weight, and eating healthy, but sometimes a medical condition (like a bacterial skin infection) will happen, despite worthwhile intentions.

Diabetics should be aware of the symptoms of bacterial skin infections. If you don't know what the signs are, read the following list. What are the signs of a bacterial skin infection in diabetics? They are:

1. Fever over 101 degrees

2. Sweating or chills

3. Skin rashes

4. Pain, tenderness, redness, or swelling

5. Wounds or cuts that won't heal

6. Red, warm, or draining sores

7. Sore throat, scratchy throat, or pain when swallowing

8. Sinus drainage, nasal congestion, headaches, or tenderness along upper cheekbones

9. Persistent and dry cough that lasts for more than two days

10. White patches in your mouth or on your tongue

11. Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

12. Flu-like symptoms or generally feeling terrible

13. Trouble urinating, pain or burning, constant urge, or frequent urination

14. Bloody, cloudy, or bad-smelling urine

If you experience more than two of these signs, or suspect you do, please consult your doctor.

What are the common diseases that occur as a result of bacterial skin infections? Here's a list of diseases to look out for:

DISEASE: DESCRIPTION

Carbuncle: A collection of pus, larger than a boil, that oozes onto the skin.

Cellulitis: An infection of deep skin with poorly separated borders.

Erysipelas: An infection of superficial skin with sharply separated borders

Erythrasma: A skin infection of the top layers of skin.

Folliculitis: An infection of the hair follicles that causes scarring or hair loss.

Furuncle: An abscess (collection of pus) originating from a hair follicle.

Impetigo: A skin infection that produces blisters or sores on the face and hands.

Paronychia: A skin infection around a fingernails or toenails.