I have a foot ulcer. What should I do?

Contact your doctor or podiatrist right away — don’t wait. Prompt treatment is essential to prevent complications. Care may involve antibiotics (taken by mouth or given through an IV) to address infection, along with special dressings or topical treatments to help protect the wound, keep it moist, and support healing. Your care team may also recommend offloading — relieving pressure from the affected area — to speed recovery.