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Question: I dropped a thing on my foot and it back a bleed blister and swelling and brusing. The bleed brister broke and I have put it an a bandaid. It kepts bleeding and it is now bleeding and a some of the clear stuff. I don't know how to fix it. I have a stoke and have some writing problem. The bleeding is minum now.
Brief Answer:
As described below
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Male/81 - dropped a thing on foot - blood blister, swelling and bruising - blister broke - bandaid - blood + clear stuff - minimum now - antibiotic ointment - known stroke and have some writing problem ..
I can understand the problem you have about writing.
Since there is minimal blood and clear stuff coming out means there is no active bleeding, the clear stuff is serum - a part of the liquid that makes blood fluidy.
I would advise you the following:
Clean the whole foot with Liquid Povidone Iodine if available.
Put an ointment you have mentioned , apply bandaid and then apply a pressure bandage to stop bleeding and oozing.
Elevate the foot above heart in lying down position to reduce edema, pain and bleeding/oozing.
Since you had stroke, you might have been kept on some sort of blood thinners, please consult your Doctor whether there is a need to stop blood thinners after blood tests.
Also get additional prescription of proper antibiotic, anti-inflammatory medication.
Also watch for the movements of the foot, toes and if there is any restricted movements consult an Orthopedic Surgeon.
X-ray of the affected area to see if there is any fracture or so.
I hope this answers your queries.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that if anything has been left out or if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
As described below
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Male/81 - dropped a thing on foot - blood blister, swelling and bruising - blister broke - bandaid - blood + clear stuff - minimum now - antibiotic ointment - known stroke and have some writing problem ..
I can understand the problem you have about writing.
Since there is minimal blood and clear stuff coming out means there is no active bleeding, the clear stuff is serum - a part of the liquid that makes blood fluidy.
I would advise you the following:
Clean the whole foot with Liquid Povidone Iodine if available.
Put an ointment you have mentioned , apply bandaid and then apply a pressure bandage to stop bleeding and oozing.
Elevate the foot above heart in lying down position to reduce edema, pain and bleeding/oozing.
Since you had stroke, you might have been kept on some sort of blood thinners, please consult your Doctor whether there is a need to stop blood thinners after blood tests.
Also get additional prescription of proper antibiotic, anti-inflammatory medication.
Also watch for the movements of the foot, toes and if there is any restricted movements consult an Orthopedic Surgeon.
X-ray of the affected area to see if there is any fracture or so.
I hope this answers your queries.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that if anything has been left out or if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
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