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I broke a blister in my foot and it hurts when I walk. What to do?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I broke a foot blister with a pin and the skin appeared intact. I disinfected it and put a dressing. But it hurts when I walk. Is this normal?

Answered by Dr. Kapil Kumar Gupta

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You have broken the blister with the pin and I would recommend you not to do that in the future as it is a non-sterile method of doing so and can cause infections in that area.

Having said that, I would like to ask you, is there redness around that area? Is there any discharge coming out from the wound? If yes, then you need to start some antibiotics and also take care of the wound. Make sure you clean it everyday and dress it up well.

As foot is the dependent part of the body and all your body weight is on it so even a small blister will be painful during walking, standing, etc., for a few days until the blister heals.

The Probable causes

Blister.

Probable diagnosis

Foot blister- local trauma.

Treatment plan

Tablet Paracetamol one tablet twice daily, Betadine ointment for local application, tablet Augmentin 625 (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) twice daily for five days.

Preventive measures

Proper foot hygiene. Regular dressing.

Regarding follow up

You might get a little diarrhea after taking the tablet Augmentin which will subside once you stop the drugs. Usually eating probiotics like yogurt will help with the diarrhea.

Answered byDr. Kapil Kumar Gupta

Medically reviewed byDr. Vinodhini J.

Published At April 21, 2020
Reviewed AtJanuary 3, 2024

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