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Blood Blister On Toe. Have To Wear Shoes Fro Playing Golf. Should I Pop This Or Let It Heal Naturally?
Hello doctors,
I have recently gotten what I believe is a blood blister on my pinky toe. It takes up about the whole surface between the nail and the bottom of the toe. It does not cause me too much pain, however I have not walked with it in shoes yet. I have some upcoming golf tournaments, which have a lot of walking in shoes. Normally I would not pop something like this, but it is in a spot where it can easily be worn out and rubbed. Do you think I should pop it because of its area, or I should let it heal naturally? Also, what are some ways that I can prevent friction in my shoe and keep the blister from getting worse? Thank you very much.
Jason
I have recently gotten what I believe is a blood blister on my pinky toe. It takes up about the whole surface between the nail and the bottom of the toe. It does not cause me too much pain, however I have not walked with it in shoes yet. I have some upcoming golf tournaments, which have a lot of walking in shoes. Normally I would not pop something like this, but it is in a spot where it can easily be worn out and rubbed. Do you think I should pop it because of its area, or I should let it heal naturally? Also, what are some ways that I can prevent friction in my shoe and keep the blister from getting worse? Thank you very much.
Jason
Wed, 31 Jul 2013
Hi,
Thanks for writing in HCM.
You can pop the swelling taking aseptic precaution or you can visit your physician for I & D.There is however risk of infection in popping it or keeping it as it is.
Till the time you can take tab.paracetamol twice daily for symptomatic relief.
Hope this helps.
Regards
DrSudarshan
MD
Thanks for writing in HCM.
You can pop the swelling taking aseptic precaution or you can visit your physician for I & D.There is however risk of infection in popping it or keeping it as it is.
Till the time you can take tab.paracetamol twice daily for symptomatic relief.
Hope this helps.
Regards
DrSudarshan
MD
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