Service
Antibiotics For Foot Infections
GP appointments are few and far between as demand is growing. Did you know podiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat foot infections? It is our specialist area after all.
What to expect
- Same day emergency appointments are available
- We will assess and diagnose your wound
- If there are clinical signs of infection, antibiotics will be provided.
- Provide professional wound care and dressing
- All treatments are performed using an aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT)
Why choose a podiatrist?
- Same day appointments. It’s important infections are treated swiftly to prevent osteomyelitis (bone infection)
- Foot expertise – podiatrists are medically-trained foot specialists and know when antibiotics are required
- Speed up healing times
- Prevent hospitalisation due to spreading infection
What do we treat?
- Paronychia (ingrown toenail infections)
- Diabetic foot ulcers. It’s important diabetic infections are treated same day
- Bites, cuts or blisters
- Glass or foreign objects in your skin. We can usually remove the foreign object too under local anaesthetic
- Post-op infections
What are the signs of infection?
- Swelling in the localised area
- Erythema (redness often spreading at the site)
- Heat (the area is often hot to touch)
- Increased pain levels
- Sloughy exudate (yellow pus is often present)
Any antibiotics required will be given same day and you will receive instructions on dosage along with associated risks or benefits. It is important you disclose any allergies and this will be asked before prescription.