Impaired blood circulation in the lower limbs is a common health problem among the elderly and one of the most prominent complications of diabetes, called diabetic foot.
Kaunas University of Technology Nov 7 2024 A syndrome characterized by foot ulcers, often associated with infection, it is the leading cause of hospitalization and up to 30 percent of amputations. To reduce the likelihood of such highly traumatic consequences, scientists from Lithuania have worked together to develop an ultrasonic foot stimulation device that can non-invasively improve blood circulation in the lower limbs.
Increasing prevalence of diabetes Up to 40 per cent of patients who do not develop severe changes in the large blood vessels are treated with conventional symptomatic medications, often without treatment at all. They are simply attributing to psychosomatic symptoms without investigating the possible causes of such complaints. Then, the problem deepens, and often, the consequences become difficult to correct or irreversible.
Usually, due to impaired tissue circulation and progressive neuropathy, the tissues of the foot become insensitive and no longer respond adequately to trauma, leading to progressive ulceration, wound infection, tissue necrosis, and, ultimately, amputation. According to the scientist, this is determined by the wide range of applications in medical practice. The body's most diverse tissues and structures, bones, skin, muscles, and biological fluids, including blood, can be affected by it. Under the influence of ultrasound, it can reduce pain, spasms, and inflammation and also stimulate blood flow.
"Vibrations caused by electric current flowing through the elements create acoustic waves. The waves pass through the skin and enter the deeper tissues, where they cause vibrations and increase the tone in the walls of blood vessels. It helps to improve the blood flow in the superficial tissues and modulate the activity of blood-forming elements: erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes.
"Diabetic neuropathy or nerve dysfunction, usually of ischemic origin, can also be corrected to a large extent using ultrasound of certain parameters," emphasizes Prof. Veikutis.
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