General Practitioner Questions HIV

Hiv or diabetes

Black spots appearing on legs and feet. Sometimes i get a tingling feeling In my right leg. Athletes foot on my right foot and I found a black spot in the sole of my foot. I'm a black male

Male | 33 years old

1 Answer

GeneralPractitionerHIV
If you are finding black spots on your legs, feet, and soles of the feet it can be any number or combination of conditions and symptoms of diabetes, injury, bruising, skin conditions, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, melanoma, venous insufficiency, vitamin deficiency, stasis dermatitis, or any combination of afflictions. You will want to monitor them for changes in size, color, position and agitation or if they become painful. Athletes foot can be treated by over the counter creams, sprays and topicals. Make sure to keep your feet clean and dry, change your socks daily and wear breathable socks and shoes. The more air the better and using any anti-fungal prescriptions and over the counter anti-fungal medications will keep your tootsies fungi free, comfortable and happy. Make sure the sprays and powder topicals contain anti-fungal agents and ingredients for optimal results. Foot soaks and baths will also help but be mindful of using salts in the water if you happen to have any form of diabetes. Regular pedicures are great for treatment and stimulating blood flow for increasing circulation reducing tingling. We encourage you to get tested by your primary care doctor or local medical professional if you are concerned about the condition of your autoimmune system (HIV). Treatments may differ if you are a carrier of the virus or if you actually have the virus. If you do not have this virus then you may see changes upon adjusting your nutrition intake and analyzing your diet and vitamin/mineral intake. The tingling in your right leg could be a possible sign or symptom of a multitude of conditions: not only diabetes as you have asked about but also, nerve compression, neuropathy, poor blood circulation, sciatic nerve pain, Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) which entails tingling, vitamin and/or mineral deficiencies, stress and anxiety as well as others such as restrictions of blood flow from external and/or internal factors. You can definitely increase your blood flow and circulation naturally by stimulation and rotation of your legs by working them out, stretching and exercising. Remember to follow up with your primary care doctor for more detailed information for clarity on how you should move forward with treatment; you will need a full, proper and clear diagnosis to obtain the correct treatment path and plan. Good Luck!