NASTY!!!

So, today I learned about immersion foot, or trench foot. Why did I learn about it...well, because after receiving these photos from my hubby, I became a little curious.

You can see his feet starting to mold!!!

He said he almost ripped his sole off when he took his boots off...OUCH!!! Chris was told to go with out shoes for the weekend, so his feet could heal. After a day his feet started to dry out, which made then crack and bleed and hurt even more. Two days later he had to do a 5 mile run on his poor lil feet.

Now, that you have seen these nasty photos...here is what I learned. It is a medical condition caused by prolonged exposure of the feet to damp, unsanitary and cold conditions above freezing point. Immersion foot occurs when feet are cold and damp while wearing constricting footwear. The condition can occur with as little as twelve hours' exposure. The symptoms are: Affected feet become numb and then turn red or blue. As the condition worsens, they may swell. Advanced immersion foot often involves blisters and open sores, which lead to fungal infections; this is sometimes called jungle rot. If left untreated, immersion foot usually results in gangrene, which can require amputation. If immersion foot is treated properly, complete recovery is normal, though it is marked by severe short-term pain when feeling is returning. Like other cold injuries, immersion foot leaves sufferers more susceptible to it in the future.

I'm glad there was no amputation necessary here!!!