could this be cancer???

Krystal_Ivy · 12-04-2007, 08:06 PM

My dad is a diabetic and his foot recently look bruised. Now a few months later, his toe nail is loose and it's kinda oozing. he never stepped on anything or droped anything on it. He went to the podiatrist and they found a hole under his toe nail. They had no idea what it was (but their not dermo's) could this be skin cancer????

saz_saw · 12-04-2007, 08:11 PM

diabetic have poor circulation to their feet.
that might be a reason

Censored · 12-04-2007, 08:23 PM

More than likely he has not been looking after his diabetes properly.

he needs to get to a doctor urgently. More than likely he is developing gangrene in his foot due to bad or no ciculation. They may have to amputate. I am not kidding, diabetes is very very dangerous when mismanaged.

Miss Firecracker · 12-04-2007, 08:25 PM

Sometimes it's better not to ask a question like this on the internet, Krystal Ivy. Just let the doctor take care of your dad. I am sorry you're so worried.

Crazyaboutdogs · 12-04-2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Niceguyloses

More than likely he has not been looking after his diabetes properly.

he needs to get to a doctor urgently. More than likely he is developing gangrene in his foot due to bad or no ciculation. They may have to amputate. I am not kidding, diabetes is very very dangerous when mismanaged.

Yes, I absolutely agree. He should go to emergency.

Miss Firecracker · 12-04-2007, 08:27 PM

I saw a weird looking spot on my son's chest this year and felt certain it was cancerous. Come to find out it was something I had never heard of and very benign. There are just so many possibilities. Try not to think the worst.

Censored · 12-04-2007, 08:37 PM

I would have to say that someone who has a pre-existing condition such as diabetes and has the classic diabetic mismanaged symptoms of bruising and putrification under their Toe Nails on the feet, probably should think the worse and get straight to the hospital.

If it was two am in the morning, raining and blowing a gale, i would pack my old man up in the car and take him. So it may turn out to be a simple infection and nothing huge, but honestly, don't risk it.

Miss Firecracker · 12-04-2007, 08:38 PM

Unless the person wants to go, I think that would be considered kidnapping.

He's seeing a doctor already.

Censored · 12-04-2007, 08:45 PM

^LOL, well i if had to do that then i would, so there

Oh seinfeld episode right here: Podiatrists aren't real doctors

Crazyaboutdogs · 12-04-2007, 09:08 PM

I wonder if the podiatrist knew about the diabetes. Most doctors should know the risk factors of diabetes.

12-04-2007, 08:06 PM	#1
Krystal_Ivy Offline Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Gender: Female Posts: 642	could this be cancer??? My dad is a diabetic and his foot recently look bruised. Now a few months later, his toe nail is loose and it's kinda oozing. he never stepped on anything or droped anything on it. He went to the podiatrist and they found a hole under his toe nail. They had no idea what it was (but their not dermo's) could this be skin cancer????

12-04-2007, 08:11 PM	#2
saz_saw Offline Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4	diabetic have poor circulation to their feet. that might be a reason

12-04-2007, 08:23 PM	#3
Censored Offline Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Floating in a dirty puddle called bliss. Gender: Male Age: 34 Posts: 1,326	More than likely he has not been looking after his diabetes properly. he needs to get to a doctor urgently. More than likely he is developing gangrene in his foot due to bad or no ciculation. They may have to amputate. I am not kidding, diabetes is very very dangerous when mismanaged.

12-04-2007, 08:25 PM	#4
Miss Firecracker Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Gender: Female Posts: 4,156	Sometimes it's better not to ask a question like this on the internet, Krystal Ivy. Just let the doctor take care of your dad. I am sorry you're so worried.

12-04-2007, 08:27 PM	#6
Miss Firecracker Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Gender: Female Posts: 4,156	I saw a weird looking spot on my son's chest this year and felt certain it was cancerous. Come to find out it was something I had never heard of and very benign. There are just so many possibilities. Try not to think the worst.

12-04-2007, 08:37 PM	#7
Censored Offline Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Floating in a dirty puddle called bliss. Gender: Male Age: 34 Posts: 1,326	I would have to say that someone who has a pre-existing condition such as diabetes and has the classic diabetic mismanaged symptoms of bruising and putrification under their Toe Nails on the feet, probably should think the worse and get straight to the hospital. If it was two am in the morning, raining and blowing a gale, i would pack my old man up in the car and take him. So it may turn out to be a simple infection and nothing huge, but honestly, don't risk it.

12-04-2007, 08:38 PM	#8
Miss Firecracker Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Gender: Female Posts: 4,156	Unless the person wants to go, I think that would be considered kidnapping. He's seeing a doctor already.

12-04-2007, 08:45 PM	#9
Censored Offline Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Floating in a dirty puddle called bliss. Gender: Male Age: 34 Posts: 1,326	^LOL, well i if had to do that then i would, so there Oh seinfeld episode right here: Podiatrists aren't real doctors

12-04-2007, 09:08 PM	#10
Crazyaboutdogs Online Platinum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Gender: Female Age: 46 Posts: 15,630	I wonder if the podiatrist knew about the diabetes. Most doctors should know the risk factors of diabetes.