Infection Assessment
Fast, accurate grading of diabetic foot infection to protect your limb, in India.
A diabetic foot infection assessment in India is an urgent clinical evaluation that confirms whether a foot wound is infected, grades how severe and how deep the infection is, and starts the right antibiotics and wound care to save the limb. At Elegance Diabetic Foot & Ulcer Clinic (EDFC) it is carried out by Dr. Ashutosh Shah (M.S., M.Ch., 22+ years) at our Surat, Gujarat and Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh clinics.
Why a Diabetic Foot Infection Assessment Matters
In diabetes, an infected foot wound can spread to muscle and bone within days, often without pain because nerve damage hides the warning signs. The IWGDF 2023 guidelines show that infection is present in a large share of ulcers that end in amputation. Grading the infection quickly and correctly is what decides whether the foot is saved or lost.
What Our Diabetic Foot Infection Assessment Includes
- Examination for redness, swelling, warmth, pus, odour and spreading cellulitis.
- Infection grading using the IWGDF/IDSA scale, from mild to limb-threatening.
- Probe-to-bone testing to check for osteomyelitis (bone infection).
- Wound swab or deep tissue culture to identify the exact bacteria.
- Blood tests, CBC, CRP, ESR and HbA1c, to measure the body’s response.
- X-ray or further imaging when bone involvement is suspected.
- A blood-flow check through our vascular assessment, since poor circulation slows infection control.
Who Should Get This Assessment
Seek a diabetic foot infection assessment if you notice:
- A wound with pus, a foul smell, or discharge.
- Redness or swelling spreading up the foot or ankle.
- A foot that feels hot, or a sudden change in colour to red, blue or black.
- Fever, chills, or unusually high blood sugar readings.
- An existing foot ulcer that is getting worse instead of healing.
A spreading foot infection with fever is a medical emergency and should be assessed the same day.
Why Choose EDFC and Dr. Ashutosh Shah
As India’s first dedicated diabetic foot-care chain, EDFC treats infected feet every day. Dr. Ashutosh Shah combines infection control with reconstructive surgical expertise, so decisions about antibiotics, drainage and tissue-saving surgery are made together rather than in isolation. Our on-site assessment and diagnostics mean swabs, blood tests and imaging happen in one place, saving critical time.
What Happens After Your Assessment
You get an immediate action plan. Mild infections are treated with targeted antibiotics and non-surgical wound management. Deep or bone infections may need drainage or diabetic foot surgery. Where infection has raised the risk of tissue loss, we move straight to an amputation risk assessment to protect as much of the foot as possible.
Book Your Diabetic Foot Infection Assessment
If a foot wound looks infected, do not wait. Send a photo on WhatsApp (+91 83205 00350) or book an urgent consultation with Dr. Shah.
This page is educational and does not replace an in-person diagnosis. A diabetic foot infection can spread rapidly, seek medical care immediately for any hot, swollen or discharging wound.