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Hi all,
I have done an insane amount of walking the last 3 days while on holiday which resulted in a blister on my foot. I thought nothing of it and have just left it. I woke up this morning like I'd been hit in the head with a light bulb!! Foot care!
I read the following online:
"If you do injure your foot, don't try to take care of it at home. Go to a wound-care center or your doctor, even for blisters, calluses, and scratches."
It goes on to say they will clean it out and dress it. Well I have all that equipment at home so I've washed out the wound, applied anti septic cream and a dressing and bandaged it up and plan not to put much weight on that foot. Is that okay? Should I be worried?
I'll keep an eye on it for signs of infection and obviously go to a doctor if that occurs.
Thanks xxxx
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I have done an insane amount of walking the last 3 days while on holiday which resulted in a blister on my foot. I thought nothing of it and have just left it. I woke up this morning like I'd been hit in the head with a light bulb!! Foot care!
I read the following online:
"If you do injure your foot, don't try to take care of it at home. Go to a wound-care center or your doctor, even for blisters, calluses, and scratches."
It goes on to say they will clean it out and dress it. Well I have all that equipment at home so I've washed out the wound, applied anti septic cream and a dressing and bandaged it up and plan not to put much weight on that foot. Is that okay? Should I be worried?
I'll keep an eye on it for signs of infection and obviously go to a doctor if that occurs.
Thanks xxxx
Sent from my SM-G920F using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app